check before: 2024-07-15
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Education, Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon automatically detect and hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying from mid-July 2024 to late February 2025, depending on the release stage. Users can manually hide channels, opt out, or manage preferences in Teams Settings. EDU license users are excluded from this update. Roadmap ID: 325780.
Details:
Updated November 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change.
Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September)
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October).
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October).
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2024-06-25
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2024-11-20
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Direct effects for Operations**
Automated Hiding of Channels
Users may experience confusion or frustration if important channels are hidden automatically without their prior knowledge, leading to potential missed communications or updates.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780
User Experience with Channel Management
Users who prefer manual management of channels may find the automated process intrusive, leading to dissatisfaction with the Teams interface and workflow disruptions.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780
Impact on Collaboration
The hiding of inactive channels may hinder collaboration if users are unaware of hidden channels that contain relevant information or discussions, potentially affecting project outcomes.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Members
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-20 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-11-19 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2024-11-12 | MC prepare | Admins need to be aware of this feature, but no additional action is needed. This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780 | Admins need to be aware of this feature, but no additional action is needed. The feature will roll out starting in November 2024. Users will first see their settings enabled to manage their preferences for automated hiding; additional to the ability to manually hide inactive channels.
Users will start to see the automated hiding of inactive channels, a few weeks after the feature has rolled out. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780 |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying by release type from mid-July to late November 2024. Users can unhide channels and opt out of this feature. EDU license users are exempt. No admin action is required, but user notification is suggested. Roadmap ID: 325780. | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically detect and hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying from mid-July 2024 to late February 2025, depending on the release stage. Users can manually hide channels, opt out, or manage preferences in Teams Settings. EDU license users are excluded from this update. Roadmap ID: 325780. |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Last Updated | 11/08/2024 02:07:13 | 2024-11-11T22:10:15Z |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Messages | Updated November 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Coming soon: Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and hide inactive channels you have not interacted with recently. You can review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them. You can opt out of automatic hiding from Teams Settings or initiate the hiding process on demand. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). | Updated November 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). |
| 2024-11-12 | MC End Time | 01/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-04-07T10:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Title | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Hiding inactive channels |
| 2024-11-12 | MC How Affect | Before this rollout: Users had to manually hide inactive channels.
After this rollout: Teams will hide channels that have been inactive and notify the user with the message, "We're hiding some inactive channels for you." The user can select View changes to see the details (second screenshot): The user can keep the channels hidden or show them again: To initiate or stop channel hiding, go to Teams > Settings > Chats and channels > Hide inactive channels: This feature is on by default and all Teams users on the affected platforms will have access to it. | Before this rollout: Users had to manually manage their relevant channels list by hiding inactive and irrelevant channels.
After this rollout: Manage preferences for automated hiding via Teams Settings If users prefer to manage channels manually, they can opt out of the auto-hiding process. Simply go to Teams settings, select General, and toggle off "Hide Inactive Channels." Hide inactive channels on demand when needed Users can manually view which channels are inactive and choose to hide some or all of them whenever you need. This can be done from Settings, under General, by clicking the "Hide Now" button. Note that this action can be performed once every 24 hours. Automated hiding of inactive channels With this, Teams will hide channels that have been inactive for the user. Inactive channels are identified based on the following criteria: if the user has not been active in the channel in the last 120 days - meaning there is no new messaging in the channel that the user has read or reacted to - the channel is considered inactive. Once the inactive channels are identified, the user is notified with the coach mark message, "We're hiding some inactive channels for you." The user can select View changes to see the details. The user can keep the channels hidden or show them again. If a user has less than or equal to 25 shown channels, no channels will be hidden for that user. |
| 2024-11-08 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout phases starting mid-July 2024 and ending late October 2024. Users can manage hidden channels and opt out in Teams Settings. This feature is default and requires no admin action, but informing users is suggested. | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying by release type from mid-July to late November 2024. Users can unhide channels and opt out of this feature. EDU license users are exempt. No admin action is required, but user notification is suggested. Roadmap ID: 325780. |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Last Updated | 06/25/2024 00:57:05 | 2024-11-08T02:07:13Z |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Messages | Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and hide inactive channels you have not interacted with recently. You can review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them. You can opt out of automatic hiding from Teams Settings or initiate the hiding process on demand. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024. | Updated November 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Coming soon: Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and hide inactive channels you have not interacted with recently. You can review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them. You can opt out of automatic hiding from Teams Settings or initiate the hiding process on demand. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels |
| 2024-11-08 | MC End Time | 12/19/2024 09:00:00 | 2025-01-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-10-23 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-09-28 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-17 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 325780
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| 2024-07-02 | MC Feature Status | 325780
All, Scheduled Desktop, Scheduled Mac, Scheduled Web, Scheduled | 325780
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