Microsoft Loop in Teams and mobile apps allows users to apply file-level sensitivity labels to Loop files, enhancing data protection in the Teams apps.
Teams now supports Shared Group Workspaces. The new Loop container is connected to a Teams channel. All members of the team have access to the workspace by default.
The configuration for the name pronunciation feature in Teams and Outlook is now available in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Microsoft will retire the code snippets feature for Teams chats and channels. Users should use code blocks as an alternative.
Microsoft Teams introduced new meeting chat options, allowing admins to disable chat before and after meetings. Participants can only send messages during the meeting with these settings.
Microsoft Teams is enhancing file sharing, allowing users to easily reshare files from chats or channels with fewer clicks while maintaining permissions.
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature for multilingual meetings. Participants can choose their spoken language and receive captions and transcripts in that language.
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.
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.
It seems that SharePoint, OneDrive, or Teams has a misconfiguration related to permissions for Collaborative Meeting Notes when they are created in the new Teams calendar.
Microsoft plans to enable the new Teams calendar for all users. If preferred, users can select a toggle to switch back to the classic calendar (temporary).
Microsoft released the new Interpreter Agent for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Teams administrator can manage the agent with a Teams policy.
Users can now easily share contact information in Teams channels, making it simpler to connect with collaborators.
Microsoft has disabled the automatic hiding feature for inactive Teams channels and is changing it to a new opt-in method.
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.
Administrators can prevent message forwarding in Teams channels.
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.
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.
Teams is introducing new transcription and recording policies for Town halls and Webinars, allowing more control over transcription and recording settings.
A new experience in Teams Premium will streamline management for admins, allowing them to monitor licenses, usage, and settings all in one place.