check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Teams, Whiteboard, Windows
Platform:
mobile, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams on Windows will enable annotation on a single shared application window, enhancing focused collaboration without sharing the entire desktop. Rolling out from March 2026, this default feature allows presenters and participants to annotate during meetings, with no admin setup required and existing annotation storage maintained.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing Annotations on Single Window Sharing for Windows in Microsoft Teams meetings, based on customer feedback requesting more focused and privacy‑preserving collaboration. Presenters can now annotate directly on a shared application window without sharing their entire desktop.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 555239.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rollout begins early March 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026.
General Availability: Rollout begins mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by late March 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-02-19
updated:
2026-02-19
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that allows users to annotate directly on a single shared application window during meetings, enhancing collaboration by enabling focused and secure sharing without exposing the entire desktop.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact from Annotation Feature
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new annotation feature, leading to potential disruptions during meetings as they may not know how to utilize it effectively.
- roles: Presenters, Meeting Participants
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=555239
Training and Guidance Impact
Without proper preparation and updated training materials, users may struggle to adapt to the new feature, resulting in inefficient meetings and decreased productivity.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=555239
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