check before: 2024-06-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
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Summary:
The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now allows users to mute and unmute their microphone using the mic icon in the Windows taskbar or a keyboard shortcut. Rollout updates have been provided with specific timelines for different releases. Users should inform their organization about these updates.
Details:
Updated October 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar.
To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following:
Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app.
-OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528
[When this will happen:]
Targeted release: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May).
Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).
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Created:
2024-01-23
updated:
2024-10-02
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summary for non-techies**
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User Experience Disruption
If users are not informed about the new feature, they may struggle to find the mute/unmute functionality, leading to confusion during meetings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=191528
Increased Support Tickets
Lack of preparation and communication regarding the new feature may result in an increase in support requests from users facing issues with the new functionality.
- roles: IT Support, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=191528
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're in a busy office and need to quickly silence your phone during a meeting. Instead of fumbling through your bag to find it, you simply press a button on your desk to mute it. This is similar to the new feature in Microsoft Teams on Windows, which allows you to mute and unmute your microphone directly from the Windows taskbar.
With this update, you no longer need to navigate through the Teams app to control your mic. Instead, you can click the mic icon in the taskbar or use a keyboard shortcut (Windows logo key + Alt + K) to mute or unmute your microphone. Think of it like having a mute button on your desk for easy access during calls.
This feature will be rolled out in stages, starting in early June 2024 for targeted releases and completing by late October 2024 for worldwide users, including specialized environments like GCC, GCC High, and DoD. This staggered rollout ensures that any issues can be addressed before it reaches all users.
To prepare, inform your organization about this update so everyone knows how to use the new feature. This will help make meetings smoother and more efficient, just like having that handy mute button on your desk.
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-10-02 | MC Last Updated | 05/01/2024 22:35:03 | 2024-10-01T21:18:46Z |
| 2024-10-02 | MC Messages | Updated May 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late June). | Updated October 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September). |
| 2024-10-02 | MC End Time | 11/04/2024 08:00:00 | 2024-12-09T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-10-02 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in early June 2024 and complete by mid-June 2024 for targeted release, and mid-June 2024 to late September 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now allows users to mute and unmute their microphone using the mic icon in the Windows taskbar or a keyboard shortcut. Rollout updates have been provided with specific timelines for different releases. Users should inform their organization about these updates. |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Ring | varies | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 191528
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease | varies |
| 2024-08-01 | MC Feature Status | 191528
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease | |
| 2024-05-02 | MC Last Updated | 04/27/2024 01:18:42 | 2024-05-01T22:35:03Z |
| 2024-05-02 | MC Messages | Updated April 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 (previously late April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously mid-May). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously early June). | Updated May 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late June). |
| 2024-05-02 | MC End Time | 08/05/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-11-04T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-05-02 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in mid-May 2024 and complete by late May 2024 for targeted release, and early June 2024 to late June 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in early June 2024 and complete by mid-June 2024 for targeted release, and mid-June 2024 to late September 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. |
| 2024-04-27 | MC Messages | Updated April 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out late April 2024 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously late April). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out late May 2024 (previously early May) and expect to complete by early June 2024 (previously late May). | Updated April 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 (previously late April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously mid-May). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously early June). |
| 2024-04-27 | MC Last Updated | 04/26/2024 02:00:28 | 2024-04-27T01:18:42Z |
| 2024-04-27 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in late April 2024 and complete by mid-May 2024 for targeted release, and late May 2024 to early June 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in mid-May 2024 and complete by late May 2024 for targeted release, and early June 2024 to late June 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. |
| 2024-04-26 | MC Messages | Updated March 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously late April). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously late May). | Updated April 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out late April 2024 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously late April). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out late May 2024 (previously early May) and expect to complete by early June 2024 (previously late May). |
| 2024-04-26 | MC Last Updated | 03/20/2024 22:34:50 | 2024-04-26T02:00:28Z |
| 2024-04-26 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in mid-May 2024 and complete by late May 2024 for targeted release, and early June 2024 to late June 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in late April 2024 and complete by mid-May 2024 for targeted release, and late May 2024 to early June 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. |
| 2024-04-18 | MC Feature Status | 191528
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease | |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Last Updated | 02/26/2024 04:06:59 | 2024-03-20T22:34:50Z |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Messages | Updated February 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-April 2024 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by late April 2024 (previously late March). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out early May 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously late April). | Updated March 20, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 (previously mid-April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously late April). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously late May). |
| 2024-03-21 | MC End Time | 07/01/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-05T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-03-21 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now allows muting and unmuting audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. The rollout will begin mid-April 2024 and complete by late April 2024 for targeted release, and early May 2024 to late May 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but updates on this rollout can be distributed to the organization. | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in mid-May 2024 and complete by late May 2024 for targeted release, and early June 2024 to late June 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable. |
| 2024-02-26 | MC Last Updated | 01/31/2024 00:24:42 | 2024-02-26T04:06:59Z |
| 2024-02-26 | MC Messages | The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar.
To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late March 2024 (previously late February). Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2024 (previously early March) and expect to complete by late April 2024 (previously mid-April). | Updated February 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-April 2024 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by late April 2024 (previously late March). Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out early May 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously late April). |
| 2024-02-26 | MC End Time | 05/31/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-07-01T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-02-26 | MC Summary | The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now allows muting and unmuting audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar. The rollout will begin mid-April 2024 and complete by late April 2024 for targeted release, and early May 2024 to late May 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but updates on this rollout can be distributed to the organization. | |
| 2024-01-31 | MC Messages | The Mute On Air feature is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar.
To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-April 2024 | The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar.
To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following: Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app. -OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528 [When this will happen:] Targeted release: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late March 2024 (previously late February). Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2024 (previously early March) and expect to complete by late April 2024 (previously mid-April). |
| 2024-01-31 | MC Title | Mute On Air available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows | (Updated) Mute with Windows Taskbar available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows |
| 2024-01-31 | MC Last Updated | 01/23/2024 01:44:45 | 2024-01-31T00:24:42Z |
| 2024-01-31 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
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