MC1166877 – Microsoft Teams: Emojis in section names

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Feature Rollout Status Not Supported

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

503300

Details:

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.

Details:
[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.

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Created:
2025-10-07

updated:
2025-10-07

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion
The introduction of emojis in section names may lead to confusion among users who are not familiar with this feature, potentially impacting their ability to navigate Teams effectively.
   - roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=503300

Inconsistent User Experience
Without prior communication, users may have varying experiences with section names, leading to inconsistency in how teams organize their workspaces, which could hinder collaboration.
   - roles: Team Leaders, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=503300

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature that allows users to include emojis in custom section names. This update is designed to help users personalize and visually organize their workspace more effectively. Imagine organizing your bookshelf at home. You might use colorful bookends or labels to quickly identify different sections, like cookbooks or novels. Similarly, adding emojis to section names in Teams acts as a visual cue, making it easier to find and organize information at a glance.

This feature will be available for Microsoft Teams on Desktop and Web starting in November 2025, with support for Mobile devices to follow. The change is automatic and doesn't require any adjustments from administrators, much like how a new app update on your smartphone might add new features without needing you to change any settings.

There's no need for any preparation, but it might be helpful to inform your helpdesk staff about this update in case users have questions. You might also want to update any internal documentation that references section naming conventions to include this new capability.

This change doesn't affect compliance policies, so there's no need for concern in that area. It's a straightforward enhancement aimed at improving user experience by making Teams more intuitive and visually engaging.