check before: 2024-03-06
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to early August 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
Details:
Updated August 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305.
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by early August 2024 (previously mid-July).
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Standard Release
Created:
2024-02-21
updated:
2024-08-08
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User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new avatar feature, leading to miscommunication in group chats if they do not understand how to use it effectively.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=119305
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of custom avatars may lead to an increase in support requests as users encounter issues or have questions about the new feature.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=119305
Distraction from Work
The ability to customize avatars may lead to distractions as users spend time personalizing their chats instead of focusing on work-related tasks.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=119305
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease | Launched |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Last Updated | 07/10/2024 15:53:40 | 2024-08-01T18:22:09Z |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Messages | Updated July 10, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024 (previously mid-June). | Updated August 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by early August 2024 (previously mid-July). |
| 2024-08-02 | MC End Time | 08/19/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-09-09T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-July 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to early August 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. |
| 2024-07-11 | MC Last Updated | 06/07/2024 01:05:02 | 2024-07-10T15:53:40Z |
| 2024-07-11 | MC Messages | Updated June 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May). | Updated July 10, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024 (previously mid-June). |
| 2024-07-11 | MC End Time | 07/22/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-19T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-07-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-June 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-July 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. |
| 2024-06-07 | MC Last Updated | 05/08/2024 20:34:04 | 2024-06-07T01:05:02Z |
| 2024-06-07 | MC Messages | Updated May 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously mid-April). | Updated June 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May). |
| 2024-06-07 | MC End Time | 06/24/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-07-22T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-06-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to late May 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-June 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. |
| 2024-05-09 | MC Last Updated | 04/05/2024 00:26:04 | 2024-05-08T20:34:04Z |
| 2024-05-09 | MC Messages | Updated April 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Standard Release, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-April 2024 (previously late March). | Updated May 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously mid-April). |
| 2024-05-09 | MC End Time | 05/27/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-06-24T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-05-09 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-April 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to late May 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. |
| 2024-04-05 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to late March 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. | Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-April 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Last Updated | 02/21/2024 00:53:20 | 2024-04-05T00:26:04Z |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Messages | In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024. | Updated April 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119305. [When this will happen:] Standard Release, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-April 2024 (previously late March). |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Personalize group chats with avatars | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Personalize group chats with avatars |
| 2024-04-05 | MC End Time | 05/03/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-05-27T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-04-02 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease |
| 2024-04-02 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease | 119305
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease |
| 2024-03-30 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease |
| 2024-03-29 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease | 119305
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease |
| 2024-03-28 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease |
| 2024-03-24 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease | 119305
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease |
| 2024-03-22 | MC Feature Status | 119305
All, Scheduled Desktop, Scheduled Mac, Scheduled | 119305
All, Launched, StandardRelease Desktop, Launched, StandardRelease Mac, Launched, StandardRelease |
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