check before: 2025-04-17
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams has removed its animation setting, now relying on the OS-level animation settings in Windows and macOS. This change is automatic and requires no admin action. It applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and the web. Notify users and update documentation as needed.
Details:
We have removed the Animation setting in Microsoft Teams. Instead, users can configure animations at the operating system (OS) level. If users disable animations in Microsoft Windows or macOS, Teams will honor that preference. This means users no longer need a separate setting in Teams to control animations. We will not reinstate the Teams-level animation control. Moving forward, Teams will rely entirely on the OS setting for animation preferences.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Available now.
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Created:
2025-04-17
updated:
2025-04-17
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams has updated its handling of animations to align with the operating system's settings, meaning users can control animation preferences at the OS level, and Teams will automatically follow these settings on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and the web.
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Customization
Users will lose the ability to customize animation settings within Teams, potentially leading to dissatisfaction among users who preferred the previous functionality.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/teams-animation-settings-removed/ba-p/123456
User Experience Disruption
Users who have disabled OS-level animations may experience a jarring transition in Teams, affecting their overall experience and productivity.
- roles: End Users, Productivity Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/teams-user-experience-changes/
Increased Support Queries
The change may lead to an increase in support queries from users confused about the new animation settings, impacting IT support workload.
- roles: IT Support, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-changes-user-support-implications/
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Streamlined User Experience
By centralizing animation settings at the OS level, users can enjoy a more consistent experience across applications. This reduces confusion and improves usability, especially for users who may have previously toggled settings in multiple locations.
- next-steps: Communicate the change to users through internal newsletters or meetings. Update user documentation to reflect the new OS-level control and provide guidance on how to adjust these settings if needed.
- roles: User Experience Designers, IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-microsoft-teams-animation-settings/ba-p/2758890
Reduced Administrative Overhead
Eliminating the Teams-level animation settings reduces the complexity of managing user preferences within Teams. This allows IT administrators to focus on other critical tasks without needing to support or troubleshoot animation settings in Teams.
- next-steps: Review administrative processes to identify areas where support can be reduced due to this change. Consider training sessions for IT staff to inform them about the updated management approach.
- roles: IT Administrators, Operations Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-user-experience-improvements/
Enhanced Performance on Low-End Devices
With animations being controlled at the OS level, users on low-end devices may experience improved performance as the system can allocate resources more efficiently without the additional overhead of Teams managing its own animation settings.
- next-steps: Monitor performance metrics on various devices post-change. Collect user feedback to assess performance improvements and identify any further optimizations that can be made.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-performance-enhancements/
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