Microsoft Teams News: Wiki Page Retiring in January 2024 & There Are Things You Must Do

[Teresa_Cyrus]

Before saying "Peace Out" to Wiki Page in January 2024, you must do some things. 

This in-depth video discusses what to expect, Microsoft's timelines, and a guide to completing the transition.

Now, you can work your magic - efficiently!

• Video Date January 20: Peace Out https://youtu.be/y7BtR9NlMyE
• Updated Video February 27: Revised Timelines https://youtu.be/seXrZ5awhGs 
• Date: 3/21/2023: Download Wiki from SharePoint  https://youtu.be/9BKk2zh1y84 
  If you want a backup of your Wiki Pages, this video shows you how to download Teams Wiki Pages from SharePoint to your local drive. Once the files are downloaded, then open the Wiki files in Microsoft Word. Note: This process should NOT replace Microsoft's requirement to export Wiki Page to OneNote. 

Date: 4/30/2023: https://youtu.be/4ugFh6sLcP8

Tips and insights on Exporting Teams Wiki to OneNote

5/14/2023 "Perfect Wiki for Teams" App: A Microsoft Teams Wiki Alternative

Video: https://youtu.be/jSk6SQRN4sk

In this thread, several users were searching for an alternative wiki app.  I conducted a review on the "Perfect Wiki for Teams" app.  It is a great app! Check out the video.

/Teresa

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[#2]

@Teresa_Cyrus 

Can you please help clarify what is happening to the Wiki in Sharepoint. We are planning to build a repository of documents on Sharepoint as wiki pages. Should we reconsider our plan and move to OneNote instead. Please help clarify. 

[#3]

I don't think anything is happening to wiki pages in SharePoint. This thread is about wikis in Teams which is a totally different animal. Also, my 2 cents, don't use Wiki in SharePoint...use Site Pages, they are superior in every way. Good luck!

[#4]

@Michael Malloy 

Many thanks for your quick turnaround. This greatly helps. While I am exploring " Site pages" learning material,  can you please share if you have any recommendation/learning resources on site Pages. 

[#5]

Hi @Nithya_L @Michael Malloy,

I apologize for the delay in responding.

Michael is absolutely correct with both responses.  

For Site Pages overview, check out this video: https://youtu.be/BTQNO-MGhF4

/Teresa

[#6]

Here's a playlist regarding SharePoint Pages in general. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZTM6FB7iw&list=PLAP0RkFWVxq3kDZUNG4hNDra1t-NtiAmk 

[#7]

Hi @Michael Malloy, @Nithya_L, and @Teresa_Cyrus,

This article helped me transition from SharePoint WIKI's to Pages. How to build an awesome Knowledge Base Wiki in SharePoint Online using modern pages | SharePoint Mav...

This site also has other great articles on how to.

[#8]

Hi @Michael Malloy, @Teresa_Cyrus, @KathyROI 
Thank you for the Sharepoint - Page resources. I am new to SharePoint, so keen to understand how Sharepoint Page is superior to Sharepoint Wiki.  

Thank you again for your help. 

[#9]

Anything new on here about when it will be removed exactly from teams? We have converted all the wikis to OneNote (which i absolutely hate... ^^) but we are using the wikis for better clarity as well (and even more).

So it would be really nice if anyone know, when MS will delete the wiki-button on teams and finally say goodby to it.

[#10]

@Philipp971,

Here is a link to Microsoft's official messaging on this topic: https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC496248
It seems this should have already occurred? 

[#11]

@Philipp971 

In January 2024, all Teams Wiki pages and the Wiki app will not be accessible. 

Congrats on converting your Wiki pages to One Note, even though you hated it. 

Have a good day.

[#12]

@Teresa_Cyrus 

Hi Teresa! Thank you for the information - very helpful! 
Have a good day (and weekend) too!