We’ve all been there - trying to view a Power BI report shared in Teams while keeping the conversation going. Until now, opening a report from a preview card would take over your Teams window, interrupting your workflow and making multitasking a challenge.
You asked, we listened. This month, we've introduced a subtle but powerful change that replaces the previous experience: when someone shares a report (or any other Power BI item) in a Teams chat or channel, opening it now launches in a separate window. Your original chat stays put, tucked into a collapsible side panel.
- You can view the original chat alongside the report, making it easy to continue the conversation while exploring your data.
- You can keep using Teams in the main window—switching between other chats, channels, or apps without losing your place.
- Each chat opens a single report window, so you're never juggling multiple pop-ups. If several preview cards are shared in the same conversation, the window simply updates with the latest item.
This update makes it easier to collaborate, multitask, and stay in flow—all without leaving Teams.
Next steps
Learn more with the Preview cards in Microsoft Teams documentation.