check before: 2025-04-01
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Microsoft 365 Apps, Teams
Platform:
Mac, mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
The "Manage what attendees see" feature in Microsoft Teams is being updated to give organizers and presenters more control over when shared content becomes visible to attendees, preventing unintended interruptions. This update will roll out in April 2025 for Targeted Release and in May 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated April 28, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The "Manage what attendees see" feature in Microsoft Teams helps organizers deliver polished events more easily by simplifying the attendee view and keeping the focus on participants who have been brought on screen. We're introducing a new enhancement that gives organizers and presenters even more control over when shared content becomes visible to attendees.
Currently, when a presenter shares content, it is automatically displayed for attendees. With this update, shared content will first appear in the Manage screen's left panel alongside other presenters. An organizer or presenter must manually bring it on screen, providing greater control over the attendee experience and preventing unintended interruptions.
Once shared content is brought on screen, the presenter sharing it will now see their content displayed instead of a text message indicating they are sharing.
Additionally, organizers and presenters joining from mobile will only see participants or content that has been brought on screen. Previously, users would see all organizers and presenters on their mobile devices.
Limitations:
Users joining through older Teams versions will continue to see the existing behavior, where shared content is automatically brought on screen.
PowerPoint Live will automatically be brought on screen and will not appear in the Manage screen panel.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483486.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.
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2025-03-19
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2025-04-29
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is updating its "Manage what attendees see" feature to allow organizers and presenters to control when shared content becomes visible to attendees, introducing a backstage area for content management and ensuring a more polished presentation experience.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If users are not prepared for the change in how shared content is displayed, they may experience confusion during meetings, leading to interruptions and a lack of focus on the presentation.
- roles: Presenters, Attendees
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-what-attendees-see-in-teams-meetings-19bfd690-8122-49f4-bc04-c2c5f69b4e16, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=483486
Compatibility Issues
Users joining through older Teams versions will not benefit from the new feature, leading to inconsistent experiences between users and potential frustration.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-what-attendees-see-in-teams-meetings-19bfd690-8122-49f4-bc04-c2c5f69b4e16, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=483486
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-29 | MC Messages | The "Manage what attendees see" feature in Microsoft Teams helps organizers deliver polished events more easily by simplifying the attendee view and keeping the focus on participants who have been brought on screen. We're introducing a new enhancement that gives organizers and presenters even more control over when shared content becomes visible to attendees.
Currently, when a presenter shares content, it is automatically displayed for attendees. With this update, shared content will first appear in the Manage screen's left panel alongside other presenters. An organizer or presenter must manually bring it on screen, providing greater control over the attendee experience and preventing unintended interruptions. Once shared content is brought on screen, the presenter sharing it will now see their content displayed instead of a text message indicating they are sharing. Additionally, organizers and presenters joining from mobile will only see participants or content that has been brought on screen. Previously, users would see all organizers and presenters on their mobile devices. Limitations: Users joining through older Teams versions will continue to see the existing behavior, where shared content is automatically brought on screen. PowerPoint Live will automatically be brought on screen and will not appear in the Manage screen panel. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483486. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. | Updated April 28, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The "Manage what attendees see" feature in Microsoft Teams helps organizers deliver polished events more easily by simplifying the attendee view and keeping the focus on participants who have been brought on screen. We're introducing a new enhancement that gives organizers and presenters even more control over when shared content becomes visible to attendees. Currently, when a presenter shares content, it is automatically displayed for attendees. With this update, shared content will first appear in the Manage screen's left panel alongside other presenters. An organizer or presenter must manually bring it on screen, providing greater control over the attendee experience and preventing unintended interruptions. Once shared content is brought on screen, the presenter sharing it will now see their content displayed instead of a text message indicating they are sharing. Additionally, organizers and presenters joining from mobile will only see participants or content that has been brought on screen. Previously, users would see all organizers and presenters on their mobile devices. Limitations: Users joining through older Teams versions will continue to see the existing behavior, where shared content is automatically brought on screen. PowerPoint Live will automatically be brought on screen and will not appear in the Manage screen panel. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483486. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. |
| 2025-04-29 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Control when shared content is visible to attendees in "Manage what attendees see" | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Control when shared content is visible to attendees in "Manage what attendees see" |
| 2025-04-29 | MC Last Updated | 03/19/2025 01:18:28 | 2025-04-28T20:58:26Z |
| 2025-04-29 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-29 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is enhancing the "Manage what attendees see" feature, giving organizers and presenters more control over when shared content is visible to attendees. This update will roll out in April 2025, with no admin action required. Notify users and update documentation as needed. Review the feature overview and test the new controls. | The "Manage what attendees see" feature in Microsoft Teams is being updated to give organizers and presenters more control over when shared content becomes visible to attendees, preventing unintended interruptions. This update will roll out in April 2025 for Targeted Release and in May 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required. |
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