559611 – Microsoft Teams: Annotations on Teams Single Window Sharing on macOS

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Presenters can now share a single application window and enable participants to annotate directly on top of that content, without exposing their entire desktop. This means cleaner presentations, protected privacy, and more engaging discussions across training sessions, workshops, and client meetings.

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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2026-04-03

updated:
2026-04-04

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If the new annotation feature is implemented without proper training, users may struggle to utilize it effectively, leading to confusion during presentations and reduced engagement.
   - roles: Presenters, Participants
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/annotations, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-annotations-on-teams-single-window-sharing/ba-p/123456

Technical Issues
Without adequate preparation, the integration of the annotation feature may lead to software bugs or performance issues, causing disruptions during meetings and affecting user productivity.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/annotations, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-new-features-annotations-and-more/

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