Microsoft Teams now blurs QR code images from external senders
Teams now blurs images with QR codes from external senders by default. Users can reveal them, but the reveal is kept only for the current session and platform.
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Control the profanity filter in Teams meeting transcripts
A new Teams meeting policy setting lets admins turn off the profanity filter in meeting transcripts. The default behavior does not change unless an administrator changes the assigned meeting policy.
Live captions in Microsoft Teams are now easier to use and set up
Live captions in Microsoft Teams get a new right-side panel layout and a single settings menu, plus an automatic start option for future meetings.
Microsoft enables Teams user reporting in Defender for Office 365
Microsoft enables Teams user reporting in Defender for Office 365. The updated setting collects reported submissions from Teams messages, calls, and meetings in the Defender portal and, depending on the configuration, submits them to Microsoft. Organizations can opt out before 25 October 2026.
File attachments in Teams chats with guests will be enabled by default
Microsoft will enable the Attach file and Drag & Drop experiences in Teams chats with guests. The change applies only to tenants that have never updated the file attachment setting since July 2025.
Temporarily pause all notifications in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is adding a capability to temporarily pause all Teams notifications for a set period, helping users reduce interruptions during focused work and meetings.
New Meeting AI toggle to control Copilot and Facilitator in Microsoft Teams
Organizers and presenters in Microsoft Teams with a Copilot license can now turn Meeting AI, including Copilot and Facilitator, on or off during a meeting. This should give users more flexibility during sensitive meetings.
Teams Events policy: How Webinar and Town Hall settings affect the Events app
Webinar and Town Hall settings in the Teams Events policy decide which event types users can create in the Events app. Worth knowing if you use the Teams Events app.
Breakout Rooms in Teams Webinars now support up to 1,000 participants
Webinars in Teams now support breakout rooms with up to 1,000 participants and 100 rooms, up from 300 participants and 50 rooms.
Awards and Certifications now appear on the profile card in Teams
Awards and Certifications now appear on the profile card in Teams. Previously, they were visible in the Org Explorer in Outlook. Organizations or users must manage the entries via Microsoft Graph.