557179 – Microsoft Teams: Minimized meeting window enhancements

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

We're improving the experience when the active meeting window is minimized. Users can now raise their hand and send reactions without restoring the full meeting window. They can also choose between two minimized views: an expanded view that shows up to 4 participant videos, or a compact view that does not display other participants' video.

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

Created:
2026-03-05

updated:
2026-03-06

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summary for non-techies**

The new Microsoft Teams feature allows users to interact in meetings with a minimized window by using a control panel to raise hands or send reactions, and offers options for larger or compact views to manage screen space efficiently.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may experience confusion regarding the new minimized meeting functionalities, leading to frustration and decreased productivity during meetings.
   - roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate training or communication may result in an increase in support tickets as users struggle to adapt to the changes, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/

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explanation for non-techies**

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