Microsoft Teams expands video clip duration to 5 minutes
Teams is increasing the video clip recording limit from one minute to five minutes, allowing users to share longer messages with teammates.
1. June 2025
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Category shortcuts for the new Outlook
The new Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to quickly categorize emails with predefined shortcuts, similar to Outlook Classic.
24. May 2025
Improvements for shared mailboxes in the new Outlook
Shared mailboxes in the new Outlook will now be displayed like regular accounts, with a new icon for easy identification. This will enhance user experience without removing any access to shared resources.
24. May 2025
Turn off copying of captions, transcript and recap in Teams meetings
Meeting organizers have an updated control in Teams to prevent copying and forwarding of meeting chat, live captions, and transcripts. This feature enhances privacy by restricting sharing of insights from meetings.
18. May 2025
Present Live in PowerPoint for the web will be retired
Present Live in PowerPoint for the web will be retired. Microsoft recommends switching to PowerPoint Live in Teams.
11. May 2025
The “Code snippets” feature for Teams chats and channels will be retired
Microsoft will retire the code snippets feature for Teams chats and channels. Users should use code blocks as an alternative.
23. April 2025
Usage enforcement for Copilot Studio message packs
Starting 30 April 2025, Microsoft will implement changes to the behavior of agents in Copilot Studio once the purchased messages in message packs have been exhausted.
22. April 2025
Outlook now supports a comma to separate the recipient’s contact name
Outlook allows users to choose whether to use a comma as a recipient separator or as part of a contact’s name. This update is particularly useful for organizations using the “Last name, First name” format.
17. April 2025
Enhanced file sharing in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is enhancing file sharing, allowing users to easily reshare files from chats or channels with fewer clicks while maintaining permissions.
15. April 2025
New storage location for Whiteboards created from the Teams channel app
Whiteboards created from the Teams channel app will soon be stored in the corresponding SharePoint site instead of OneDrive.
13. April 2025
Post and reply as “Organizer” in Microsoft Teams Q&A
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature for town halls, webinars, and meetings. The feature allows organizers to respond to questions as “Organizer” instead of their real names.
13. April 2025
Enhanced spell checking in Teams supports up to three languages
Microsoft Teams is set to enhance spell checking with multi-language support. Key features include improved accuracy, the ability to switch between three languages, and a custom dictionary for personalized spell checking.
13. April 2025
Users can set custom account descriptions in the new Outlook
Users can now set custom descriptions for their accounts in the new Outlook, making it easier to manage multiple accounts.
12. April 2025
Share contact information in Teams channel conversations
Users can now easily share contact information in Teams channels, making it simpler to connect with collaborators.
30. March 2025
The “Feed” app in Outlook Mobile will be retired
The Feed app will be removed from Outlook Mobile, making the Feed tab inaccessible.
16. March 2025
Enhancements for the Microsoft Teams tray icon in the Windows taskbar
Teams is enhancing its app icon and menu in the Windows taskbar for easier access and fewer steps for routine tasks. Users will see their current presence status directly in the taskbar.
15. March 2025
New retention policy for Teams attendance reports
Microsoft will implement a one-year retention policy for Teams attendance reports. Reports will be stored for one year after the end date of the event. Users are encouraged to download attendance data for meetings created before the policy takes effect.
10. March 2025
“Shared with us” on SharePoint team sites will be retired
The “Shared with us” feature on SharePoint team sites will be retired. Users can utilize “Shared with me” in OneDrive for a personalized view of shared files.
9. March 2025
Participants can edit their display name during live meetings in Teams
Participants will soon be able to edit their display names during live meetings in Teams. This change is temporary and won’t affect their original names. This feature is disabled by default.
9. March 2025
New transcription and recording policies for Town halls and Webinars in Teams
Teams is introducing new transcription and recording policies for Town halls and Webinars, allowing more control over transcription and recording settings.
9. March 2025