check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Feature Rollout Status Not Supported
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Teams meetings will feature a new resizable divider allowing users to adjust the space between shared content and participant videos, swap their positions, and personalize layouts. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out from January to March 2026 for all Windows and Mac desktop users worldwide and GCC.
Details:
Updated December 2, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new flexible layout option in future Teams meetings to give users more control over how shared content and participant videos appear. A resizable divider will let users adjust the space between shared content and the video gallery. Want to focus more on the presentation? Expand the content area. Prefer to see more people? Shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles. Users can also swap the position of content and participants to suit their viewing preference. This works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, providing a more personalized meeting experience-especially helpful on larger or ultra-wide screens.
Screenshot 1: When someone is sharing content or when you are in Speaker view, grab the divider between the left and right views to resize them.
Screenshot 2. When you drag the divider to the left, you will see more people in the right gallery view. When you drag the divider to the right, you will see less people in the gallery but the content or speaker will become larger.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 528930 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected completion by late January 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide and GCC): Rolling out early February 2026, expected completion by late March 2026.
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2025-11-27
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2025-12-03
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of a new layout feature without prior training or communication, leading to potential disruptions in meeting flow and productivity.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=528930
Increased Support Queries
Helpdesk staff may face an influx of support queries from users unfamiliar with the new resizable divider feature, impacting their ability to assist with other IT issues effectively.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=528930
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're hosting a dinner party at home. You have a large dining table, and you want to make sure everyone is comfortable and can see each other while also having enough space for the food. You might rearrange the table settings or move the centerpiece to make room for more plates or to ensure everyone has a good view of each other. This is similar to the new feature in Microsoft Teams meetings, where you can adjust the layout to suit your needs.
In upcoming Teams meetings, a new resizable divider will allow you to adjust the space between the shared content, like a presentation, and the participant videos, similar to how you might rearrange the table settings at your dinner party. If you want to focus more on the presentation, you can expand the content area, much like clearing space for a large dish in the center of the table. If seeing more participants is your priority, you can shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles, just as you might shift plates to ensure everyone can see each other.
Additionally, you can swap the positions of the content and the participants, similar to moving seats around the table to get a better view of everyone. This feature is especially useful for those with larger or ultra-wide screens, providing a more personalized meeting experience. It works seamlessly with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, ensuring you have the flexibility to tailor your meeting layout to your preferences.
This new feature will be available to all Teams users on Windows and Mac desktops worldwide, with the rollout starting in January 2026 and completing by March 2026. It's enabled by default, so no additional setup is required. To prepare, consider updating any training materials or FAQs to include instructions on using the resizable divider. This way, everyone can make the most of their Teams meetings, just like making sure your dinner party is a success.
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Messages | Updated December 1: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new flexible layout option in future Teams meetings to give users more control over how shared content and participant videos appear. A resizable divider will let users adjust the space between shared content and the video gallery. Want to focus more on the presentation? Expand the content area. Prefer to see more people? Shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles. Users can also swap the position of content and participants to suit their viewing preference. This works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, providing a more personalized meeting experience-especially helpful on larger or ultra-wide screens. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 528930 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop. When this will happen: Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected completion by late January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide and GCC): Rolling out early February 2026, expected completion by late March 2026. | Updated December 2, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new flexible layout option in future Teams meetings to give users more control over how shared content and participant videos appear. A resizable divider will let users adjust the space between shared content and the video gallery. Want to focus more on the presentation? Expand the content area. Prefer to see more people? Shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles. Users can also swap the position of content and participants to suit their viewing preference. This works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, providing a more personalized meeting experience-especially helpful on larger or ultra-wide screens. Screenshot 1: When someone is sharing content or when you are in Speaker view, grab the divider between the left and right views to resize them. Screenshot 2. When you drag the divider to the left, you will see more people in the right gallery view. When you drag the divider to the right, you will see less people in the gallery but the content or speaker will become larger. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 528930 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop. When this will happen: Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected completion by late January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide and GCC): Rolling out early February 2026, expected completion by late March 2026. |
| 2025-12-03 | MC Last Updated | 12/01/2025 19:28:22 | 2025-12-02T20:23:26Z |
| 2025-12-02 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing a new flexible layout option in future Teams meetings to give users more control over how shared content and participant videos appear. A resizable divider will let users adjust the space between shared content and the video gallery. Want to focus more on the presentation? Expand the content area. Prefer to see more people? Shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles. Users can also swap the position of content and participants to suit their viewing preference. This works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, providing a more personalized meeting experience-especially helpful on larger or ultra-wide screens. Screenshot 1: When someone is sharing content or when you are in Speaker view, grab the divider between the left and right views to resize them. Screenshot 2. When you drag the divider to the left, you will see more people in the right gallery view. When you drag the divider to the right, you will see less people in the gallery but the content or speaker will become larger. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 528930 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop. When this will happen: Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected completion by late January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide and GCC): Rolling out early February 2026, expected completion by late March 2026. | Updated December 1: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new flexible layout option in future Teams meetings to give users more control over how shared content and participant videos appear. A resizable divider will let users adjust the space between shared content and the video gallery. Want to focus more on the presentation? Expand the content area. Prefer to see more people? Shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles. Users can also swap the position of content and participants to suit their viewing preference. This works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, providing a more personalized meeting experience-especially helpful on larger or ultra-wide screens. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 528930 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop. When this will happen: Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected completion by late January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide and GCC): Rolling out early February 2026, expected completion by late March 2026. |
| 2025-12-02 | MC Last Updated | 11/27/2025 00:22:19 | 2025-12-01T19:28:22Z |
| 2025-12-02 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
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