check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will support emojis in custom section names starting November 2025 on Desktop and Web, with Mobile support next semester. This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and helps users visually organize sections. Rollout completes by December 2025 worldwide.
Details:
Updated December 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:]
We're introducing support for emojis in custom section names in Microsoft Teams. This update allows users to personalize and visually organize their workspace more expressively, aligning with familiar experiences from other collaboration platforms like Slack. Initially, this feature will be available on Teams for Desktop and Web, with support for Teams on Mobile coming next semester.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 503300.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rolling out early November 2025; expected completion by mid-November 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out late November 2025; expected completion by end of December 2025 (previously end of November).
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2025-10-07
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2025-12-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will introduce a feature in November 2025 that allows users to add emojis to custom section names on Desktop and Web, with Mobile support following, enabling easier navigation and personalization without requiring any settings adjustments.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Enhancement
The introduction of emojis in section names may lead to confusion among users who are not familiar with this feature, potentially disrupting their workflow and organization within Teams.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=503300
Visual Clutter
The addition of emojis could create visual clutter in the navigation pane, making it harder for users to quickly locate sections, especially in larger teams or organizations.
- roles: End Users, Team Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=503300
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will support emojis in custom section names starting November 2025 for Desktop and Web, with Mobile support later. This feature, enabled by default without admin changes, helps users personalize and organize sections visually. No preparation is required, but communication and documentation updates are suggested. | Microsoft Teams will support emojis in custom section names starting November 2025 on Desktop and Web, with Mobile support next semester. This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and helps users visually organize sections. Rollout completes by December 2025 worldwide. |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Last Updated | 10/07/2025 01:31:40 | 2025-12-17T19:51:00Z |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Messages | [Introduction:]
We're introducing support for emojis in custom section names in Microsoft Teams. This update allows users to personalize and visually organize their workspace more expressively, aligning with familiar experiences from other collaboration platforms like Slack. Initially, this feature will be available on Teams for Desktop and Web, with support for Teams on Mobile coming next semester. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 503300. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early November 2025; expected completion by mid-November 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out late November 2025; expected completion by end of November 2025. | Updated December 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:] We're introducing support for emojis in custom section names in Microsoft Teams. This update allows users to personalize and visually organize their workspace more expressively, aligning with familiar experiences from other collaboration platforms like Slack. Initially, this feature will be available on Teams for Desktop and Web, with support for Teams on Mobile coming next semester. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 503300. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early November 2025; expected completion by mid-November 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out late November 2025; expected completion by end of December 2025 (previously end of November). |
| 2025-12-18 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Emojis in section names | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Emojis in section names |
| 2025-12-18 | MC End Time | 12/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-02-02T09:00:00Z |
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