check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams on the web will soon allow users to take control during screensharing, a feature already available on the desktop version. Rollout begins early December 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-January 2025 for General Availability, with no admin action required.
Details:
Updated November 19, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams on the web: Users will be able to use the Take control feature during screensharing on the web, like they can in Teams for Windows desktop.
Note: This feature is currently not available for 1:1 calls on the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420327.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025.
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Release Phase:
Standard Release
Created:
2024-10-22
updated:
2024-12-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is adding a feature to its web version that allows users to take control during screensharing sessions, similar to the desktop version, with a rollout starting in December 2024 and full availability by mid-January 2025, enhancing collaboration in group meetings.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new 'Take control' feature during screensharing, leading to potential misuse or conflicts during meetings.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420327
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the 'Take control' feature may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek assistance on how to use it effectively.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420327
Disruption in Meetings
The ability for users to take control during screensharing could lead to disruptions in meetings if not properly managed, affecting the flow of discussions.
- roles: Meeting Facilitators, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420327
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-10 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Standard Release |
| 2024-12-10 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2024-12-06 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2024-12-06 | MC Feature Status | Launched | Rolling out |
| 2024-11-20 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Teams on the web: Users will be able to use the Take control feature during screensharing on the web, like they can in Teams for Windows desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420327. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025. | Updated November 19, 2024: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams on the web: Users will be able to use the Take control feature during screensharing on the web, like they can in Teams for Windows desktop. Note: This feature is currently not available for 1:1 calls on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420327. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025. |
| 2024-11-20 | MC Last Updated | 10/24/2024 18:27:24 | 2024-11-19T18:08:28Z |
| 2024-10-25 | MC Last Updated | 10/22/2024 01:21:56 | 2024-10-24T18:27:24Z |
| 2024-10-25 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Users can give and take control during screensharing on the web | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Users can take control during screensharing on the web |
| 2024-10-25 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
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