513272 – Microsoft Teams: Live meetings indicator for channels

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Introducing a new indicator in channels to help users find meetings occurring live within the channel and join them.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-10-22

updated:
2025-10-23

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new indicator and how to use it effectively, leading to frustration and decreased productivity during meetings.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the new feature without proper training or documentation may lead to an increase in support requests from users seeking help on how to utilize the live meetings indicator.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Agents
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're at a large conference with multiple rooms, each hosting different sessions. You have a schedule, but sometimes you just want to pop into a session that's happening right now. To make this easier, there's a digital board at the entrance of each room showing a "Live Now" sign whenever a session is currently taking place inside. This way, you can quickly decide if you want to join without having to dig through the schedule.

Microsoft Teams is introducing a similar feature for its channels. When a meeting is happening live within a channel, a new indicator will appear, making it easy for users to spot and join the meeting without having to search through their calendar or notifications. This feature is designed to streamline the process of joining meetings, much like the "Live Now" sign at the conference. It's particularly useful for those who want to jump into ongoing discussions or presentations without any hassle. This update will be available on both desktop and Mac versions of Microsoft Teams, ensuring that users across different platforms can benefit from this enhanced functionality.