Additional features, settings, or issues not covered by specific Microsoft Teams categories
Hello Amanda,
Thanks for your post in forum, regarding your description I understand your concern, but it is not possible. In individual chat first we are typing draft message in particular individual chat before send, after that when we are searching that person's name in individual chat, we can see our draft message on that chat before send. But it cannot seen in recent or contact.
Also, I understand your concern and dissatisfaction. It cannot meet your requirements, so we recommend you that please give a feedback to https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/555103-public. Microsoft will always focus on customer’s feedback and experience, some new features would be added to the services based on your feedback in the future, and your good ideas will be very helpful for them to improve the service.
Your time, understanding and cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Darpan