check before: 2023-10-24
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, Education, iOS, Mac, mobile, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts using Microsoft Designer's generative AI. This feature will be available for Channels 2.0 in English-US markets only, with a global release planned for the first half of CY24. The Designer integration can be found at the bottom right corner of the announcement, allowing users to upload their own image or use examples provided by Microsoft. This feature will be enabled by default (except in EDU) and may require additional training/documentation.
Details:
Updated March 11, 2024: We are not releasing this feature to GCC, GCC-H and DoD at this time and apologize for any inconvenience. We will communicate via Message center with a new timeline when available.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. Non-US tenants may have noticed a temporary loss in the ability to upload an image. For tenants who do not have access to Designer, the ability to upload image will be made available again in early March 2024. In parallel, the team is working to release a globally compliant and localized Designer integration in the first half of CY24.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501
[When this will happen:]
Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. - Complete
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Created:
2023-10-10
updated:
2024-03-12
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-03-12 | MC Last Updated | 03/02/2024 01:14:28 | 2024-03-11T21:52:52Z |
| 2024-03-12 | MC Messages | Updated March 1, 2024: We have updated the content below with additional information.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. Non-US tenants may have noticed a temporary loss in the ability to upload an image. For tenants who do not have access to Designer, the ability to upload image will be made available again in early March 2024. In parallel, the team is working to release a globally compliant and localized Designer integration in the first half of CY24. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. - Complete GCC/GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in mid-January 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024. | Updated March 11, 2024: We are not releasing this feature to GCC, GCC-H and DoD at this time and apologize for any inconvenience. We will communicate via Message center with a new timeline when available.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. Non-US tenants may have noticed a temporary loss in the ability to upload an image. For tenants who do not have access to Designer, the ability to upload image will be made available again in early March 2024. In parallel, the team is working to release a globally compliant and localized Designer integration in the first half of CY24. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. - Complete |
| 2024-03-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams users in English-US markets can create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. The release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0. Non-US tenants may have noticed a temporary loss in the ability to upload an image. For tenants who do not have access to Designer, the ability to upload an image will be made available again in early March 2024. The Designer integration will be released globally compliant and localized in the first half of CY24. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts using Microsoft Designer's generative AI. This feature will be available for Channels 2.0 in English-US markets only, with a global release planned for the first half of CY24. The Designer integration can be found at the bottom right corner of the announcement, allowing users to upload their own image or use examples provided by Microsoft. This feature will be enabled by default (except in EDU) and may require additional training/documentation. |
| 2024-03-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
| 2024-03-12 | MC End Time | 04/01/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-03-25T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-03-02 | MC Messages | Updated December 15, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. In line with current announcement behavior, Mobile will only support the consumption of custom backgrounds. Feature is disabled for EDU tenants while the team implements a policy setting. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. - Complete GCC/GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in mid-January 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024. | Updated March 1, 2024: We have updated the content below with additional information.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. Non-US tenants may have noticed a temporary loss in the ability to upload an image. For tenants who do not have access to Designer, the ability to upload image will be made available again in early March 2024. In parallel, the team is working to release a globally compliant and localized Designer integration in the first half of CY24. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. - Complete GCC/GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in mid-January 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024. |
| 2024-03-02 | MC Last Updated | 12/15/2023 23:15:16 | 2024-03-02T01:14:28Z |
| 2024-03-02 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams users in English-US markets can create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. The release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0. Non-US tenants may have noticed a temporary loss in the ability to upload an image. For tenants who do not have access to Designer, the ability to upload an image will be made available again in early March 2024. The Designer integration will be released globally compliant and localized in the first half of CY24. | |
| 2023-12-16 | MC Messages | Updated December 13, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. In line with current announcement behavior, Mobile will only support the consumption of custom backgrounds. Feature is disabled for EDU tenants while the team implements a policy setting. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. Standard Release/GCC: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in late November and expect to complete by mid-January. | Updated December 15, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. In line with current announcement behavior, Mobile will only support the consumption of custom backgrounds. Feature is disabled for EDU tenants while the team implements a policy setting. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. - Complete Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. - Complete GCC/GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in mid-January 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024. |
| 2023-12-16 | MC Title | Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts in Channels | (Updated) Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts in Channels |
| 2023-12-16 | MC Last Updated | 12/14/2023 06:06:54 | 2023-12-15T23:15:16Z |
| 2023-12-14 | MC Messages | Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. In line with current announcement behavior, Mobile will only support the consumption of custom backgrounds. Feature is disabled for EDU tenants while the team implements a policy setting.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. Standard Release/GCC: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in late November and expect to complete by mid-January. | Updated December 13, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to create custom backgrounds for their Announcement posts with the generative AI power of Microsoft Designer. This release of Custom Backgrounds for Announcement Posts will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop and Web for Channels 2.0 in English – US markets only. In line with current announcement behavior, Mobile will only support the consumption of custom backgrounds. Feature is disabled for EDU tenants while the team implements a policy setting. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123501 [When this will happen:] Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October and expect to complete by late October. Standard Release/GCC: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November. GCC High/DoD: We will begin rolling out in late November and expect to complete by mid-January. |
| 2023-12-14 | MC Last Updated | 10/10/2023 02:12:09 | 2023-12-14T06:06:54Z |
| 2023-11-01 | MC Feature Status | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Web, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported | |
| 2023-10-25 | MC Feature Status | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, Scheduled iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, Scheduled Web, Scheduled | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Web, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported |
| 2023-10-19 | MC Feature Status | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, StandardRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, Launched, StandardRelease Web, Launched, StandardRelease | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, Scheduled iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, Scheduled Web, Scheduled |
| 2023-10-18 | MC Feature Status | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, TargetedRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease Web, InRollout, TargetedRelease | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, StandardRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, Launched, StandardRelease Web, Launched, StandardRelease |
| 2023-10-17 | MC Feature Status | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, StandardRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, Launched, StandardRelease Web, Launched, StandardRelease | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, TargetedRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease Web, InRollout, TargetedRelease |
| 2023-10-14 | MC Feature Status | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, TargetedRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease Web, InRollout, TargetedRelease | 123501
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported, StandardRelease Android, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease iOS, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported Mac, Launched, StandardRelease Web, Launched, StandardRelease |
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