Is Loop no longer being developed? Custom Labels for Tables are not functioning

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Is Loop no longer being developed? Custom Labels for Tables are not functioning

Helen Gerling 0

The creation of custom labels for Loop Tables are not functioning at all. Which leads me to wonder whether Loop is being actively supported and/or developed, given the emphasis on Copilot?

So, I suppose I may be throwing this issue into a deep backlog pool of things that will never be fixed, but it is not currently possible to add Custom Labels to a column in a table in Loop. You can name the custom label and add options, but you can't click into / get your cursor into the options to name them. As such, it's also not possible to save the custom label at all - rendering the ability to create a custom label completely non-functional.

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The answer came from Nick - thanks Nick:

"I experience the exact same issue and I think it was introduced with the latest version/update of Loop.

I tested it with:

new Loop workspaces, sites, and tables
Microsoft Edge, Chrome, and Firefox
Windows app and Android app

The problem occurs everywhere consistently.

For me, it does not work properly with app version 20260505036.

This looks like a regression/bug introduced recently rather than a browser or local configuration issue.

Luckily, there is a workaround: instead of using the mouse or touch input, you can navigate through the option fields using the arrow keys on your keyboard. This makes it possible to name the two options and save the new label group."

Answer 2

Rin-L 20,520 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Helen Gerling,

I’m happy to look into this with you as a fellow Loop user.

After reading through your description, I’ve tried this myself with Custom Labels in Loop tables, and in my setup everything is behaving normally.

Based on that, it doesn’t appear that this feature has been removed or that Loop is no longer being actively worked on. From what I’ve seen, behavior like this is usually related to a UI quirk or something specific to a particular environment, rather than a broader product change.

If you’re using Loop on the web, there are a few quick checks that often help with situations like this. Clearing your browser cache and cookies can sometimes resolve unexpected UI behavior. It can also be helpful to try the same steps in an InPrivate or Incognito window, or to test in a different browser if you have one available.

If the issue still persists, could you try creating a brand-new Loop page and adding a table directly on that page, then setting up a Custom Label again? Please let me know whether it works there or if you’re seeing the same behavior, as that will help narrow things down further.

Once you’ve had a chance to try this, feel free to leave an update in a comment here. That’s the best way for me to stay notified and follow up with you promptly.

Thank you for engaging with me.

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Helen Gerling 0 Reputation points

2026-05-08T14:09:07.34+00:00

I've tried a brand new Loop Page and Table. Same issue. I use the latest updated version of Microsoft Edge.
Helen Gerling 0 Reputation points

2026-05-08T14:10:48.3166667+00:00

I didn't even know that it was possible to run Loop as a separate app. I thought using it within the Web Browser or within Teams or other Office apps were the only ways to use Loop. I have searched my corporate laptop for Loop - but it just brings up existing loops, which take me to the web browser.
Helen Gerling 0 Reputation points

2026-05-08T14:15:18.3033333+00:00

I've just tested in FireFox too (latest update) and creating custom Label Groups doesn't work there either. Is there a way to create a group other than going to 'Change Column Type'>'Label'>'+Add Label Group'?
Nick 10 Reputation points

2026-05-10T10:54:52.0766667+00:00
I experience the exact same issue and I think it was introduced with the latest version/update of Loop.

I tested it with:

new Loop workspaces, sites, and tables

Microsoft Edge, Chrome, and Firefox

Windows app and Android app

The problem occurs everywhere consistently.

For me, it does not work properly with app version 20260505036.

This looks like a regression/bug introduced recently rather than a browser or local configuration issue.

Luckily, there is a workaround: instead of using the mouse or touch input, you can navigate through the option fields using the arrow keys on your keyboard. This makes it possible to name the two options and save the new label group.
Phoebe Zhong 5 Reputation points

2026-05-11T05:03:44.0366667+00:00

I had the exact same issue creating custom label group. And with the workaround (using arrow keys), I managed to add the label name and options, but after I saved it, it was not applied to the column, and I could not find the new label group from the list. Any more workaround? Thanks
Nick 10 Reputation points

2026-05-11T05:43:33.9166667+00:00

When creating the label group, just name the two existing options by navigating between the fields with the arrow keys on your keyboard. Then click the Save button directly.

After saving, the column type is automatically set to the newly created label group. In my tests, adding new options and changing option names or colors worked properly afterwards by simply selecting a field.

However, reordering the options via drag-and-drop still seems broken for me as well. Fortunately, that is less critical in most cases.
Phoebe Zhong 5 Reputation points

2026-05-11T07:17:08.6866667+00:00

Thanks for your reply, Nick. It just did not work in the existing page, then I created a new page, then it worked (creating a new label group with the arrow keys and saved).
Rin-L 20,520 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-11T14:50:49.41+00:00

Thank you everyone for engaging on this thread and for sharing additional ideas and workarounds.

After checking again on my side, I noticed something interesting. If you insert a label directly into an individual cell, or add it outside the table using the plus icon (“Click to insert below”), the cursor behaves normally and you can add label options without any issue.

However, when inserting a label via Change column type > Label, the cursor can’t be placed into the options field, which prevents adding values that way. At this point, it does feel more like a current UI/UX limitation in Loop.

I also tested the workaround @Nick suggested, using the up and down arrow keys to navigate, and that approach does work. I was able to successfully add the label options using that method.

So I’d highly recommend giving this approach a try @Helen Gerling, and if it works for you, please feel free to post an update here. That way, I and other users following this thread can keep track.
Rin-L 20,520 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-12T07:23:59.33+00:00

Hi @Helen Gerling,

Is there any update from you? If yes, please feel free to let me know.
Helen Gerling 0 Reputation points

2026-05-12T09:19:43.8933333+00:00

Thanks so much, Nick. You're solution (arrows vs Tab or clicking) worked brilliantly. A great workaround, despite the Microsoft UI bug. That's all I needed. Thanks for taking the time to find a solution for me.

Answer 3

Thank you for the update @Helen Gerling. I’m really glad to hear that the workaround @Nick suggested is helping you create the custom label smoothly and that you’re able to move forward. It’s always encouraging to see things come together like that.

I’d also like to share this in the right spirit. Everyone who takes the time to engage with your question here genuinely has the same intention: to share their experience, insights, or possible solutions based on the knowledge and support they have. Suggestions may not always be a perfect fit right away, but they’re always offered with the goal of helping. With that in mind, I truly appreciate your understanding that I’ve done my best to assist based on what’s currently available.

In this particular case, it does come down to a current limitation of Loop rather than a configuration issue on your side. If you and others following the discussion feel this could be improved, you may want to consider sharing your thoughts through the Loop · Community.

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This is the official space where user feedback is welcomed and reviewed, and it helps give the product team valuable insight as they think about future enhancements and ways to further improve the experience.

Thank you so much to you and everyone who has contributed to this discussion.

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