489808 – Microsoft Teams: Polls support in Teams Town hall [Premium]

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

(MC1070181)

Details:

Organizers can now create and share polls directly within Teams Town halls, gathering real-time feedback from participants through multiple-choice questions and other types of polls. This feature is available for town hall organizers that have an active Teams Premium license.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-09-25

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature for its Town Hall events, allowing organizers to create and share polls directly within the platform. This feature is particularly useful for gathering real-time feedback from participants through multiple-choice questions and other types of polls. However, it's important to note that this feature is available only to organizers who have an active Teams Premium license.

To understand this change, think of it like hosting a large meeting or conference in a physical space. Imagine you are at a conference and the speaker wants to quickly gauge the audience's opinion on a topic. Traditionally, they might ask for a show of hands or distribute paper surveys. With the new polls feature in Teams Town Hall, this process is digitized and streamlined. Instead of raising hands or filling out paper forms, participants can simply click their responses on their devices, and the organizer can instantly see the results.

This feature is akin to having a digital assistant during your event, who not only collects responses efficiently but also compiles them in real-time. It enhances engagement by allowing participants to actively contribute their opinions, and it provides organizers with immediate insights that can be used to steer the discussion or make informed decisions on the spot.

For those managing or organizing events, this means a more interactive and responsive experience for both the host and the attendees. It's like upgrading from a traditional suggestion box to a dynamic feedback system that operates in real-time, ensuring that everyone’s voice can be heard and considered promptly.