MC798316 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Simplifying the personal app design at the top of the screen (archived)

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

396166

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new simplified design for personal apps on desktop and web clients, moving the 'About' tab and utility actions to a three-dot menu. This change, associated with Roadmap ID 396166, will start rolling out in mid-July 2024 and is expected to complete by late August 2024. It aims to reduce clutter and complexity. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Details:
Updated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams personal apps will have a new simplified design at the top of the screen in Teams desktop and web clients. With this change, the About tab and other utility actions like Refresh for each app will be moved to the three-dot menu at the top of the screen.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396166.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late July).

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Release Phase:
Standard Release

Created:
2024-06-04

updated:
2024-09-17

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Interface Confusion
Users may experience confusion due to the relocation of the 'About' tab and utility actions to a three-dot menu, leading to difficulty in finding essential features.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=396166

Reduced Productivity
The change in design may disrupt users' workflows as they adapt to the new layout, potentially leading to decreased productivity during the transition period.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=396166

Increased Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance in navigating the new interface, impacting IT support resources.
   - roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=396166

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explanation for non-techies**

Explanation:
Microsoft Teams is making the top of the screen for personal apps simpler and less cluttered. They are moving some options, like the "About" tab and other utility actions, into a three-dot menu. This change will start in mid-July 2024 and finish by late August 2024. You don't need to do anything; it will happen automatically.

Analogy:
Think of it like cleaning up your desk. Right now, you have a lot of things scattered on top—pens, papers, and gadgets. It looks messy and can be hard to find what you need. Microsoft Teams is like a desk organizer that helps you put some of those items into drawers (the three-dot menu), making your desk (the top of the screen) look cleaner and easier to use.