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Since Microsoft introduced Teams, the text editor has practically remained the same. However, Microsoft is making slight changes to the editor, which employees will notice.
- The updated editor is only activated for the new Teams. Teams Classic will continue to use the old editor until the end.
- This affects Teams for Windows, Mac, and Teams on the web.
- It applies to the editor in 1:1 chats, group chats, and conversations in a channel.
- The rollout should be completed by the end of April.
As Microsoft describes it:
All Teams users will still be able to do everything they have previously done in Teams, but now, accessing these features will be easier and clearer.
A comparison of the old vs. updated editor shows visible differences.
Old Teams Editor, and Editor in Teams Classic until end of availability
Updated editor in Teams Chat (in the new Teams)
Microsoft has moved the icons at the bottom to the right and reduced the number of icons. Some functions are now in a submenu marked with +. The new menu includes a search function. Additional functions can be added to the new menu in the future.
Updated editor in Teams channel (in the new Teams)
The number of icons in the editor for conversations in a Teams channel has also been reduced and supplemented with a + for additional functions.
Update from 27 April 2024:
The rollout is planned by the end of May.