check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Outlook, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The planned Microsoft Teams feature allowing users to select accent colors for interface personalization, initially set to roll out in November 2025, will not be released at this time. No admin action is needed, but users can be informed about the canceled update.
Details:
Updated October 27, 2025: We are not releasing this feature at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025.
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Created:
2025-07-15
updated:
2025-10-28
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User Experience Impact from Canceled Feature
Users were expecting to personalize their Teams interface with new accent colors, which could lead to disappointment and frustration due to the cancellation of the feature.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=497139
Change Management and Communication
Lack of communication regarding the cancellation of the feature may lead to confusion among users, impacting their trust in IT communications and potentially leading to increased support requests.
- roles: IT Support, Communications Team
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=497139
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Last Updated | 08/27/2025 17:19:50 | 2025-10-28T00:47:54Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Messages | Updated August 27, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025. | Updated October 27, 2025: We are not releasing this feature at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC End Time | 01/05/2026 08:00:00 | 2025-10-30T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce new accent colors for interface personalization on Desktop, Mac, and Web, rolling out worldwide from early to late November 2025. This cosmetic feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows users to customize their Teams appearance via Settings > Appearance. | The planned Microsoft Teams feature allowing users to select accent colors for interface personalization, initially set to roll out in November 2025, will not be released at this time. No admin action is needed, but users can be informed about the canceled update. |
| 2025-08-28 | MC Last Updated | 07/29/2025 17:52:02 | 2025-08-27T17:19:50Z |
| 2025-08-28 | MC Messages | Updated July 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early September 2025 and expect to complete by late September 2025. | Updated August 27, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025. |
| 2025-08-28 | MC End Time | 10/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-01-05T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-08-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will roll out a new feature in September 2025 allowing users to personalize the interface by selecting accent colors on Desktop, Mac, and Web. This cosmetic update is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and enhances user experience without affecting functionality. | Microsoft Teams will introduce new accent colors for interface personalization on Desktop, Mac, and Web, rolling out worldwide from early to late November 2025. This cosmetic feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows users to customize their Teams appearance via Settings > Appearance. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce a new feature allowing users to select accent colors for visual customization. This update will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms, rolling out from late July 2025 to late August 2025. No admin action is required. | Microsoft Teams will roll out a new feature in September 2025 allowing users to personalize the interface by selecting accent colors on Desktop, Mac, and Web. This cosmetic update is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and enhances user experience without affecting functionality. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Last Updated | 07/15/2025 01:58:32 | 2025-07-29T17:52:02Z |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Messages | We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late July 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025. | Updated July 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing a new personalization feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to select from a set of accent colors. This update enhances the user experience by enabling visual customization of the Teams interface and will be available on Desktop, Mac, and Web platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497139. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early September 2025 and expect to complete by late September 2025. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams | Enhance your Teams experience with new accent colors | (Updated) Microsoft Teams | Enhance your Teams experience with new accent colors |
| 2025-07-30 | MC End Time | 10/01/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-06T09:00:00Z |
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