check before: 2025-02-15
Product:
Power Automate, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Together Mode in Microsoft 365 will have a simplified UX flow, rolling out from mid-February to mid-June 2025. The update enhances transparency and ease of use without changing the function. Organizations should update their training and documentation accordingly. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470427.
Details:
Updated April 3, 2025: After further review, this feature continues rolling out. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Together mode will get a new simplified flow which will take the user from the beginning to the end through the steps of setting up the scene, assigning the seats and applying for everyone in the call in a transparent and easy-to-understand way.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470427
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by early March 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
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Release Phase:
Standard Release
Created:
2025-01-07
updated:
2025-04-04
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is updating its Together Mode feature to simplify the user experience with clearer icons and a more intuitive flow, with the rollout starting in mid-February 2025 for targeted releases and becoming generally available by mid-June 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion Due to New UX Flow
Without proper preparation and training, users may struggle to adapt to the new simplified UX flow, leading to confusion during meetings and reduced productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=470427
Increased Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new flow, overwhelming IT support teams and delaying response times.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Operators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=470427
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Messages | Together mode will get a new simplified flow which will take the user from the beginning to the end through the steps of setting up the scene, assigning the seats and applying for everyone in the call in a transparent and easy-to-understand way.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470427 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by early March 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025. | Updated April 3, 2025: After further review, this feature continues rolling out. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Together mode will get a new simplified flow which will take the user from the beginning to the end through the steps of setting up the scene, assigning the seats and applying for everyone in the call in a transparent and easy-to-understand way. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470427 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by early March 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Title | Simplify UX flow to enable Together Mode | (Updated) Simplify UX flow to enable Together Mode |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Last Updated | 01/07/2025 01:22:33 | 2025-04-03T19:50:04Z |
| 2025-04-04 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Summary | Together Mode in Microsoft 365 will have a new, simplified user experience flow, starting mid-February 2025. It will provide a clear step-by-step setup process, with enhanced transparency and easy access via meeting toolbar icons. Organizations may need to update training materials accordingly. This update is associated with Roadmap ID 470427. | Together Mode in Microsoft 365 will have a simplified UX flow, rolling out from mid-February to mid-June 2025. The update enhances transparency and ease of use without changing the function. Organizations should update their training and documentation accordingly. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470427. |
| 2025-02-25 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Standard Release |
| 2025-02-25 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-02-19 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2025-02-14 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Standard Release |
| 2025-01-14 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2025-01-14 | MC Feature Status | Launched | Rolling out |
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