check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Feature Rollout Status Not Supported
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Users will soon be able to add multiple emoji reactions to a single message in Microsoft Teams across all platforms. The rollout starts in June 2025 for targeted release and continues through August 2025 for DoD. This feature will be enabled by default, requiring no admin action.
Details:
In Microsoft Teams, users will soon be able to add multiple emoji reactions to a single message. Before this rollout, each user can only add one emoji to each chat or channel post. After this rollout, users can select and add multiple emojis-including custom emojis-to the same message.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491468.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability (GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early August 2025 and expect to complete by mid-August 2025.
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Release Phase:
Standard Release, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-05-28
updated:
2025-06-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that allows users to add up to 20 emoji reactions, including custom emojis, to a single message across all platforms, enhancing expressive communication without requiring IT administrator action.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new feature allowing multiple emoji reactions, leading to miscommunication and misunderstanding of message intent.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/send-an-emoji-gif-or-sticker-in-microsoft-teams-174248c9-e64d-4de1-9f41-3199cc0751ad, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=491468
Cluttered User Interface
The introduction of multiple emoji reactions may clutter the user interface, making it harder for users to focus on important messages and discussions.
- roles: End Users, Product Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/send-an-emoji-gif-or-sticker-in-microsoft-teams-174248c9-e64d-4de1-9f41-3199cc0751ad, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=491468
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-06-10 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2025-06-07 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release |
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