check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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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:
2025-06-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams' "Manage what attendees see" feature, available with a Teams Premium License, allows organizers to customize digital event layouts, backgrounds, and name tags to create a professional and engaging virtual environment similar to arranging a physical event space.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the feature is implemented without proper training or communication, users may struggle to utilize the new customization options effectively, leading to confusion and a less engaging experience during Town hall meetings.
- roles: Event Organizers, Attendees
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/12/whats-new-in-teams-january-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-january-2023/ba-p/3721230
Technical Issues
Without adequate preparation, the introduction of new layouts and features may lead to technical glitches or performance issues during live events, negatively impacting the flow of the presentation.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Event Organizers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/12/whats-new-in-teams-january-2023/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-january-2023/ba-p/3721230
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-06-11 | RM Release | July CY2025 | August CY2025 |
| 2025-05-21 | RM Release | June CY2025 | July CY2025 |
| 2025-05-13 | RM Release | August CY2025 | June CY2025 |
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