Conversations involving multiple participants, allowing collaboration and information sharing in Teams
Hi BrendaFLP,
Thank you so much for reaching out to the Microsoft Community.
Based on your description, the paper and pen icon you see next to a chat in Microsoft Teams is showed that there is a draft message in your conversation. It means you start typing a message but do not send it yet. This icon displays as a reminder that there is an unsent message in your chat.
Reference link: Chat with others in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
I hope this information will help you well. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach me and I will be glad to assist you further.
Best regards,
Doris V - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist