check before: 2026-01-15
Product:
Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
The Designer bot and Designer banners in Microsoft Teams will be retired between mid-January and February 27, 2026. Users can no longer use these features but can generate images via Copilot in Teams. No admin action is needed; notify users and update documentation accordingly.
Details:
Introduction
We're retiring the Designer bot and Designer banners in Microsoft Teams to streamline image generation capabilities. Moving forward, Copilot in Teams will provide enhanced image generation features, where we will continue to invest and improve functionality.
When this will happen:
Retirement begins mid-January 2026 and completes by February 27, 2026.
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Created:
2025-12-18
updated:
2025-12-18
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Image Generation Features
Users will no longer be able to use the Designer bot for image generation, impacting their ability to create visual content directly within Teams.
- roles: Teams Users, Content Creators
- references: https://m365.cloud.microsoft/ai-image-generator
Disruption in Communication
The retirement of Designer banners may disrupt communication strategies that rely on visually appealing announcements, affecting user engagement.
- roles: Teams Users, Marketing Teams
- references: https://m365.cloud.microsoft/ai-image-generator
Need for User Training on Copilot
Users will need to adapt to using Copilot for image generation, which may require additional training and adjustment time.
- roles: Teams Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://m365.cloud.microsoft/ai-image-generator
Documentation Updates Required
Internal documentation will need to be updated to reflect the changes, which may lead to temporary confusion among users.
- roles: IT Support, Documentation Specialists
- references: https://m365.cloud.microsoft/ai-image-generator
Potential Decrease in User Satisfaction
The removal of familiar features may lead to frustration among users, potentially decreasing overall satisfaction with Teams.
- roles: Teams Users, Customer Support
- references: https://m365.cloud.microsoft/ai-image-generator
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you have a favorite coffee shop that you visit every morning. This coffee shop has a special machine that makes your coffee just the way you like it. However, the shop has decided to replace this machine with a new one that offers even more options and better coffee. While you might miss the old machine at first, the new one promises to make your mornings even better.
In a similar way, Microsoft Teams is making a change. The Designer bot and Designer banners, which have been used to create images and announcements, are being retired. Instead, Teams will be introducing a new tool called Copilot, which will take over these tasks. Just like the new coffee machine, Copilot is designed to offer improved features and a better experience for creating images within Teams.
This change will start in mid-January 2026 and be completed by February 27, 2026. Users who currently rely on the Designer bot and banners will need to switch to using Copilot for their image generation needs. The good news is that no administrative changes are required to make this transition. It's as simple as notifying your team about the change and updating any internal guides or documentation to reflect the new process.
Think of it as upgrading to a new tool that will help you work more efficiently, just like getting a better coffee machine to start your day off right. There's no need to worry about compliance issues with this change, but it's always a good idea to review any updates to ensure they align with your organization's policies.
In summary, while change can sometimes be a bit of an adjustment, the introduction of Copilot in Teams is intended to enhance your experience and make tasks like image generation easier and more effective.
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