check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage
Platform:
Android, iOS, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
The hide user messages feature is a user-level moderation control. It allows users to see fewer messages from other users, helping to reduce interactions that may be unwanted or inappropriate. Users cannot hide designated leaders, corporate communicators, or network/verified/Engage admins. The hide user feature is default on; admins can turn it off for their network in the Engage admin center.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-10-10
updated:
2025-11-27
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the hide user messages feature is implemented without proper user training, users may become confused about the visibility of messages, leading to miscommunication and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Community Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/hide-a-user-s-messages-in-viva-engage/ba-p/3741230
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the hide user messages feature without adequate preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unaware of how to manage their message visibility settings.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/hide-a-user-s-messages-in-viva-engage/ba-p/3741230
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-27 | RM Description | The hide user feature is a user-level moderation control. It allows users to see fewer messages from other users, helping to reduce interactions that may be unwanted or inappropriate. Users cannot hide designated leaders, corporate communicators, or network/verified/Engage admins. The hide user feature is default on; admins can turn it off for their network in the Engage admin center. | The hide user messages feature is a user-level moderation control. It allows users to see fewer messages from other users, helping to reduce interactions that may be unwanted or inappropriate. Users cannot hide designated leaders, corporate communicators, or network/verified/Engage admins. The hide user feature is default on; admins can turn it off for their network in the Engage admin center. |
| 2025-11-27 | RM Title | Microsoft Viva: Hide a user in Viva Engage | Microsoft Viva: Hide a user's messages in Viva Engage |
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