MC800496 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New expanded gallery view option for minimized meeting window

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check before: 2024-06-25

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Teams

Platform:

Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

398449

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meetings, allowing users to see up to 4 participants. Rollout begins in August 2024, with full availability by November 2024. This feature is enabled by default, requiring no preparatory action. Roadmap ID: 398449.

Details:
Updated November 7, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October).

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Created:
2024-06-11

updated:
2024-11-08

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User Experience Impact from Expanded Gallery View
Users may experience confusion or distraction due to the new expanded gallery view, especially if they are not accustomed to multitasking with minimized meeting windows. This could lead to decreased focus on the meeting content and potential miscommunication.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=398449

Technological Impact on System Performance
The introduction of the expanded gallery view may lead to increased resource consumption on user devices, potentially causing performance issues such as lag or crashes, particularly on lower-end hardware.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=398449

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DatePropertyoldnew
2024-11-08MC Last Updated09/20/2024 01:35:192024-11-08T01:55:46Z
2024-11-08MC MessagesUpdated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).
Updated November 7, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October).
2024-11-08MC End Time12/09/2024 08:00:002025-01-06T08:00:00Z
2024-11-08MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and other meeting activities. The rollout starts in August 2024 and completes by October 2024. No action is required for this default feature, but user notification is suggested.Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meetings, allowing users to see up to 4 participants. Rollout begins in August 2024, with full availability by November 2024. This feature is enabled by default, requiring no preparatory action. Roadmap ID: 398449.
2024-09-20MC Last Updated09/12/2024 01:04:382024-09-20T01:35:19Z
2024-09-20MC MessagesUpdated September 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August).
Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September).
2024-09-20MC End Time11/11/2024 08:00:002024-12-09T08:00:00Z
2024-09-20MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meetings, allowing users to see up to 4 participants. Rollout begins in August 2024, with full availability by late September. No action is needed to prepare for this update, which is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449.Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and other meeting activities. The rollout starts in August 2024 and completes by October 2024. No action is required for this default feature, but user notification is suggested.
2024-09-12MC Last Updated06/28/2024 23:43:542024-09-12T01:04:38Z
2024-09-12MC MessagesUpdated June 28, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late August 2024.
Updated September 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August).
2024-09-12MC End Time10/07/2024 09:00:002024-11-11T08:00:00Z
2024-09-12MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and their interactions while multitasking. This feature will be available by default, rolling out from early August to late August 2024. No preparation is needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449 details this update.Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meetings, allowing users to see up to 4 participants. Rollout begins in August 2024, with full availability by late September. No action is needed to prepare for this update, which is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449.
2024-07-11MC Feature Status398449
All, Scheduled
Desktop, Scheduled
Mac, Scheduled
2024-06-29MC MessagesIn Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.
Updated June 28, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, a new feature enhances the meeting view that is shown to attendees while the main meeting window is minimized.

When participants in a meeting minimize the main meeting window, they can multitask without losing sight of the meeting or missing important information by monitoring activity in a smaller meeting view window.
This view switcher feature update allows users to expand the default active speaker view of the meeting to an extended large gallery view. This view allows users to see up to 4 meeting participants, including reactions, raised hands, and a Me Video tile.


This expanded view can be toggled via a new UI control.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late August 2024.
2024-06-29MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: New expanded gallery view option for minimized meeting window(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New expanded gallery view option for minimized meeting window
2024-06-29MC Last Updated06/11/2024 01:46:542024-06-28T23:43:54Z
2024-06-29MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2024-06-29MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and their interactions while multitasking. This feature will be available by default, rolling out from early July to late August 2024. No preparation is needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449 details this update.Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and their interactions while multitasking. This feature will be available by default, rolling out from early August to late August 2024. No preparation is needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449 details this update.

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