491633 – Microsoft Teams: Customize the screen in Teams Town hall through “Manage what attendees see”

Product:

Teams, Teams Premium

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1152321

Details:

Organizers will be able to effortlessly enhance their Teams Town hall presentations. In “Manage what attendees see” users will be able to customize their screen using select layouts, backgrounds, and name tags, resulting in a polished, high-quality, and engaging event. This feature is available with a Teams Premium License.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-05-10

updated:
2026-01-10

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're hosting a large event, like a town hall meeting, and you want everything to look just right. In the past, setting up the room, arranging the seating, and ensuring the lighting was perfect were all part of creating a professional atmosphere. Now, in the digital world, Microsoft Teams offers a similar capability with its "Manage what attendees see" feature.

Think of this feature as your digital event planner. Just like you would choose the best layout for a physical room, you can now select how your digital space looks. You can customize the screen that attendees see by choosing different layouts, much like arranging tables and chairs in a way that best suits your event's needs. You can also select backgrounds, similar to choosing the right backdrop for a stage, ensuring that the focus remains on the speakers and the content.

Name tags in this digital setting work like name badges at a conference, helping attendees identify speakers and participants easily. This adds a personal touch and helps maintain engagement, just as it would in a face-to-face meeting.

This feature is available with a Teams Premium License, which is like having access to a premium event space with additional amenities. It allows organizers to create a more polished and high-quality presentation, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.

In essence, "Manage what attendees see" in Microsoft Teams is about creating a professional and engaging digital environment, much like you would in a physical setting, ensuring that your virtual town hall is as effective and impactful as possible.