check before: 2024-09-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings for emojis and reactions, allowing users to set their preferred skin tone in the app's settings or emoji/reaction menu. The rollout will occur from late October 2024 to late March 2025, depending on the release group. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated February 21, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile).
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October).
General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late December 2024.
General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late January).
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2024-07-09
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2025-03-05
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature allowing users to select their preferred skin tone for emojis and reactions, available across all platforms starting in late October 2024, with a phased rollout continuing through March 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are unaware of the new skin tone settings, leading to potential miscommunication in chats and meetings.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=323766
Documentation and Training Needs
The introduction of new skin tone settings may require updates to user documentation and training materials, which could lead to inconsistencies if not addressed promptly.
- roles: IT Support, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=323766
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-03-05 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-03-04 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Last Updated | 01/13/2025 23:38:55 | 2025-02-21T18:58:13Z |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Messages | Updated January 13, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late December 2024. General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late December) | Updated February 21, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late December 2024. General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late January). |
| 2025-02-22 | MC End Time | 03/03/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-05-05T10:00:00Z |
| 2025-02-22 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by late January 2025. Users can adjust skin tones in the Teams app or emoji menu, affecting chats, channels, and meetings across all Teams platforms. No admin action is required for the update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766 details this feature. | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings for emojis and reactions, allowing users to set their preferred skin tone in the app's settings or emoji/reaction menu. The rollout will occur from late October 2024 to late March 2025, depending on the release group. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-02-14 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-02-13 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-01-14 | MC Last Updated | 12/07/2024 01:45:59 | 2025-01-13T23:38:55Z |
| 2025-01-14 | MC Messages | Updated December 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late December (previously late November). | Updated January 13, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late December 2024. General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late December) |
| 2025-01-14 | MC End Time | 02/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-03-03T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-01-14 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to set a preferred skin tone for emojis and reactions within the app. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected from early November to late December 2024, depending on the release stage. No admin action is required for the update. | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by late January 2025. Users can adjust skin tones in the Teams app or emoji menu, affecting chats, channels, and meetings across all Teams platforms. No admin action is required for the update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766 details this feature. |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Last Updated | 10/24/2024 00:52:51 | 2024-12-07T01:45:59Z |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Messages | Updated October 23, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). | Updated December 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late December (previously late November). |
| 2024-12-07 | MC End Time | 01/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-10T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. Rollout begins late October 2024, with completion expected by late November 2024. Users can adjust settings in Teams app or emoji menu. No admin action required for the update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to set a preferred skin tone for emojis and reactions within the app. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected from early November to late December 2024, depending on the release stage. No admin action is required for the update. |
| 2024-10-24 | MC Messages | Updated October 16, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (mid-October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously early November) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). | Updated October 23, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). |
| 2024-10-24 | MC Last Updated | 10/16/2024 22:30:12 | 2024-10-24T00:52:51Z |
| 2024-10-24 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. Rollout begins mid-October 2024, with completion expected by late November 2024. Users can adjust settings in Teams app or emoji menu, with no admin action required. Roadmap ID: 323766. | Microsoft Teams is introducing skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. Rollout begins late October 2024, with completion expected by late November 2024. Users can adjust settings in Teams app or emoji menu. No admin action required for the update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. |
| 2024-10-17 | MC Messages | Updated August 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously early September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (mid-September2024). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously mid-September and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). | Updated October 16, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (mid-October). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously late October). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously early November) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). |
| 2024-10-17 | MC Last Updated | 08/21/2024 21:20:33 | 2024-10-16T22:30:12Z |
| 2024-10-17 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early October 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. Rollout begins mid-October 2024, with completion expected by late November 2024. Users can adjust settings in Teams app or emoji menu, with no admin action required. Roadmap ID: 323766. |
| 2024-09-21 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2024-08-22 | MC Last Updated | 07/26/2024 19:50:40 | 2024-08-21T21:20:33Z |
| 2024-08-22 | MC Messages | Updated July 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (mid-August 2024). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid- September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by late October 2024. | Updated August 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously early September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (mid-September2024). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously mid-September and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously late September). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). |
| 2024-08-22 | MC End Time | 12/27/2024 09:00:00 | 2025-01-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-08-22 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early September 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late October 2024. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early October 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. No admin action is required for this update. |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 323766
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| 2024-07-27 | MC Messages | With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile).
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. | Updated July 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With skin tone settings and reactions in Microsoft Teams, users will be able to set a preferred skin tone for relevant emojis and reactions. Each user can change their own skin tone setting in the Teams app Settings > Appearance and accessibility menu or in the emoji/reaction menu on Desktop or web. The skin tone rollout will apply to emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and meetings on all Teams platforms (Teams for Desktop, Teams for web, Teams for Mac, and Teams Mobile). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (mid-August 2024). General availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid- September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by late October 2024. |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Last Updated | 07/09/2024 01:44:26 | 2024-07-26T19:50:40Z |
| 2024-07-27 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-07-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early August 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late September 2024. No admin action is required for this update. | Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early September 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late October 2024. No admin action is required for this update. |
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