Open Teams message links in a new window
Microsoft is adding a way to open links to Teams messages in chats or channels in a separate window, so users can view a linked conversation without leaving the one they are already in.
13. July 2026
Tagged: Teams Desktop Client
Teams Apps are now generally available in Private channels
Teams now supports apps, including bots, tabs, and message extensions, in Private channels, matching the model already in place for Shared channels. Previously, only a limited set of tabs was supported in such channels.
11. July 2026
Test mic and speaker before joining Teams meetings
Teams now offers a quick sound check on the pre-join screen, letting users test their microphone and speaker before joining a meeting.
10. July 2026
Efficiency Mode in the Teams Desktop Client
Microsoft has added a new Efficiency Mode for the Teams desktop client to improve performance on resource-constrained devices.
4. July 2026
New alert rule notifies administrators when a Teams desktop client rollout begins
A new Teams admin center rule notifies administrators when a Teams desktop client rollout begins in their tenant. The new rule is disabled by default and allows admins to specify which release ring and platform to monitor.
27. June 2026
Autocorrect in Teams Chats and Channels
Autocorrect is rolling out to Teams Chats and Channels, automatically correcting commonly misspelled words as users type. The setting is enabled by default for the primary language, but disabled for additional languages.
27. December 2025
Microsoft Teams now supports emojis in section names
Teams now supports emojis in custom section names, allowing users to personalise and visually organise their navigation.
17. November 2025
Forwarded messages in Teams now include a link to the original message
Microsoft is enhancing Teams so that forwarded messages now include a clickable link to the original chat or channel post. This improves traceability and helps users quickly view the full conversation context.
22. October 2025
Microsoft Teams: Enhanced privacy for Live Captions and Real-Time Text
Microsoft is rolling out an update to how Live Captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) work in Teams for Windows and Mac. To better protect privacy, when transcription is turned off, captions and RTT will now only show the last five minutes of conversation instead of the entire meeting history.
14. September 2025
Microsoft Teams simplifies meetings with new Organizer Controls
Microsoft Teams is replacing the old Meeting options with a new Organizer Controls icon in the meeting toolbar, giving organizers and co-organizers quicker access to meeting settings and Teams Premium features.
30. August 2025
Enhanced Meeting Search in Teams for Windows and Mac
Teams for Windows and Mac is getting an enhanced meeting search experience. Users can now filter by meeting name or participant and take direct actions from search results, such as joining, RSVPing, reviewing recaps, or opening meeting chats, making it faster to discover and follow up on meetings.
23. August 2025
New regional settings in Teams for Windows and Mac
Teams now lets users set UI language, date and time formats independently on Windows and Mac.
14. August 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
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 calendar experience in Microsoft Teams
The calendar in Teams will be replaced in the next few weeks. Accounts in Teams Public Preview can enable the new calendar experience in Teams for Windows and Mac via Opt-in.
23. November 2024
Updated Teams and Channels view
Microsoft is redesigning the view for Teams and Channels.
13. October 2024
Move toolbar in Teams during screen sharing
Teams for Windows and Mac finally supports moving the toolbar during a screen share.
5. June 2024
New picker for Emojis, GIFs, and Stickers in Teams
In Teams, the options for Emojis, GIFs, and Stickers have been combined in a new picker.
24. March 2024
Teams Client must be updated by March 2024
Employees should use a current Teams client by the end of March 2024.
22. December 2023