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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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.
Adding Copilot as a participant in Teams chats
Copilot can now be added as a participant in Teams 1:1 and group chats, allowing members with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to ask questions via @mention.
Improvements to Code Blocks in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is improving code blocks in Teams with line numbers, retained programming language selection, and other enhancements.
Rollout canceled: The option to start Teams chats with anyone by email address has been withdrawn
The feature allowing Business-licensed Teams users to start chats with external contacts by email address has been canceled. The previously announced feature is no longer available, and guest accounts remain the only way to chat with external users.
Users in Teams can now start a chat with anyone using an email address
Eligible Teams users can now start chats with anyone using an email address, even if the recipient is not on Teams. External contacts receive an email invitation and can join the conversation as guests.
Collaborative Notes in Teams Chats and a new SharePoint Embedded container IC3_TeamsContainerType
Microsoft is rolling out Collaborative Notes in Teams Chats, stored in new SharePoint Embedded containers named IC3_TeamsContainerType. Each chat note creates its own container, but the containers seem to be in development and not yet finished.
Attach/share files in Teams chats with external users
Teams is enhancing collaboration by allowing users to attach/share files in chats with external users. This feature will streamline file sharing in 1:1 and group chats, making it easier to work with guests.
Profilbild von Teams Gruppenchat ändern
Mitglieder in einem Teams Gruppenchat können neu das Profilbild von dem Chat ändern.
Change profile picture of Teams group chat
Members in a Teams group chat can change the profile picture of the chat.