MC1187801 – Microsoft Teams – Native MacOS screen and window sharing in Teams meetings

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

502523

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams will introduce an opt-in native macOS screen and window sharing feature using Apple's APIs, starting targeted release in early December 2025 and general availability by mid-January 2026. It is disabled by default, requires no app restart, and improves performance for Mac users in Teams meetings.

Details:
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a polished, platform-native experience for Mac users, Microsoft Teams is introducing native screen and window sharing capabilities tailored specifically for macOS. This opt-in experience leverages Apple's macOS native screen sharing APIs, allowing users to share their screen or window directly from macOS during Teams meetings.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 502523.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Begins early-December 2025, completes mid-December 2025.
General Availability
Worldwide and GCC: Begins early January 2026, completes mid-January 2026.
GCC High and DoD: Begins mid-January 2026, completes late January 2026.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-11-19

updated:
2025-11-19

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
If users are not informed about the new screen sharing feature, they may struggle to share their screens effectively during meetings, leading to confusion and frustration.
   - roles: Mac Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=502523

Increased Support Requests
Without proper communication and training regarding the new feature, IT support may receive a surge in requests from users facing difficulties in enabling or using the new screen sharing functionality.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=502523

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