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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.