check before: 2024-07-15
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Education, Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will offer opt-in automated suggestions to hide inactive channels, showing users when they last visited. Users can review and choose to hide channels or opt out via settings. The feature is in targeted release now and will roll out globally in January 2026.
Details:
Updated October 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Hiding inactive channels
Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The user will also be able to view when they last visited the channel to help them decide if they would like to hide the channel. The settings support this opt-in workflow and there are no changes to the on-demand hiding process.
This feature is enabled for targeted release, and we will roll out to General Availability targeting January 2026.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780.
[When this will happen:]
The feature is in public preview.
Targeted Release: Available now.
General Availability (Worldwide) and all clouds: We will begin rolling out in January 2026.
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Standard Release, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-06-25
updated:
2025-10-17
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User Confusion
Users may be confused by the automated suggestions to hide channels, leading to potential frustration if they accidentally hide channels they still need.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780
Reduced Collaboration
Hiding channels without proper user awareness may lead to reduced collaboration as users might miss important updates or discussions in hidden channels.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780
Increased Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unsure how to manage their channel visibility or who experience issues with the new feature.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you have a bookshelf filled with books, some of which you haven't touched in years. These books are taking up space and making it harder to find the ones you actually use. Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature similar to having a helpful librarian who suggests which books you might want to put in storage based on how long it's been since you last read them.
In this case, the "books" are your Teams channels. Teams will now offer suggestions to hide channels you haven't visited in a while. This doesn't mean the channels are gone; they're just tucked away, making it easier for you to focus on the ones you actively use. You can always choose to review these suggestions and decide which channels to hide or keep visible.
If you prefer to manage your channels without suggestions, you can opt out of this feature in the settings. Think of it like telling the librarian, "Thanks, but I like to organize my books myself."
For those who want to use the suggestions, you can see when you last visited each channel, helping you decide if it's time to hide it. If you have 25 or fewer channels, Teams won't make any suggestions, as your list is already manageable.
This feature is currently available for some users and will be available worldwide starting January 2026. There's no need for administrators to take any action; it's all about giving users the tools to keep their digital workspace tidy and efficient.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-10-17 | MC Messages | Updated March 20, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The settings are also updated to reflect this opt-in workflow. There are no changes to the on-demand hiding process. This feature is enabled for Targeted Release, and we will roll out to General Availability later this year in 2025. In the interim, we are disabling the current generally available version of the feature which requires users to opt-out as well as the settings, for all users. Please note that all users in the public or general ring will not see the setting or have any of their channels hidden automatically. We will re-introduce the updated feature later this year in 2025. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete later in 2025. General Availability (Worldwide) and all clouds: We will begin rolling out later in 2025. | Updated October 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Hiding inactive channels Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The user will also be able to view when they last visited the channel to help them decide if they would like to hide the channel. The settings support this opt-in workflow and there are no changes to the on-demand hiding process. This feature is enabled for targeted release, and we will roll out to General Availability targeting January 2026. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] The feature is in public preview. Targeted Release: Available now. General Availability (Worldwide) and all clouds: We will begin rolling out in January 2026. |
| 2025-10-17 | MC How Affect | Before this rollout: Users had to manually manage their relevant channels list by hiding inactive and irrelevant channels.
After this rollout in 2025: Manage preferences for automated suggestions via Teams Settings If users prefer to manage channels manually, they can opt out of the auto-suggestions process. Simply go to Teams settings, select General, and toggle off "Suggestions for hiding inactive channels." Hide inactive channels on demand when needed Users can manually view which channels are inactive and choose to hide some or all of them whenever you need. This can be done from Settings, under General, by clicking the "Get Suggestions" button. Note that this action can be performed once every 24 hours. Automated suggestions of inactive channels With this, Teams will suggest channels that have been inactive for the user. Once the inactive channels are identified, the user is notified with the coach mark message, "Looks like you haven't visited some channels lately. Hide them to help you focus." The user can select Review and Hide to see the details and decide which channels they would like to hide. The user can choose not hide any channels by selecting Not Now. If a user has less than or equal to 25 shown channels, no channels will be suggested for that user. This feature is on by default and all Teams users on the affected platforms will have access to it. | Before this rollout: Users had to manually manage their relevant channels list by hiding inactive and irrelevant channels.
After this rollout: Manage preferences for automated suggestions via Teams Settings If users prefer to manage channels manually, they can opt out of the auto-suggestions process. Simply go to Teams settings, select General, and toggle off "Suggestions for hiding inactive channels." Hide inactive channels on demand when needed Users can manually view which channels are inactive and choose to hide some or all of them whenever you need. This can be done from Settings, under General, by clicking the "Get Suggestions" button. Note that this action can be performed once every 24 hours. Automated suggestions of inactive channels With this, Teams will suggest channels that have been inactive for the user. Once the inactive channels are identified, the user is notified with the coach mark message, "Looks like you haven't visited some channels lately. Hide them to help you focus." The user can select Review and Hide to see the details and decide which channels they would like to hide. The user can choose not hide any channels by selecting Not Now If a user has less than or equal to 25 shown channels, no channels will be suggested for that user. This feature is on by default and all Teams users on the affected platforms will have access to it. |
| 2025-10-17 | MC Last Updated | 09/03/2025 18:17:50 | 2025-10-17T03:11:22Z |
| 2025-10-17 | MC End Time | 01/26/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-30T10:00:00Z |
| 2025-10-17 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is updating the automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in only, offering suggestions to users who can choose to hide channels. This update will be rolled out in 2025, with the current opt-out version being disabled. EDU license users will not receive this change. No admin action is required. | Microsoft Teams will offer opt-in automated suggestions to hide inactive channels, showing users when they last visited. Users can review and choose to hide channels or opt out via settings. The feature is in targeted release now and will roll out globally in January 2026. |
| 2025-09-04 | MC End Time | 08/04/2025 10:00:00 | 2026-01-26T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-04 | MC Last Updated | 03/21/2025 21:02:15 | 2025-09-03T18:17:50Z |
| 2025-03-22 | MC End Time | 04/07/2025 10:00:00 | 2025-08-04T10:00:00Z |
| 2025-03-22 | MC Last Updated | 03/20/2025 19:31:26 | 2025-03-21T21:02:15Z |
| 2025-03-21 | MC prepare | Admins need to be aware of this feature, but no additional action is needed. The feature will roll out starting in November 2024. Users will first see their settings enabled to manage their preferences for automated hiding; additional to the ability to manually hide inactive channels.
Users will start to see the automated hiding of inactive channels, a few weeks after the feature has rolled out. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780 | Admins need to be aware of this feature, but no additional action is needed.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780 |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is updating the automated hiding of inactive channels to an opt-in feature based on user feedback. Users will receive suggestions to hide inactive channels but must choose to do so manually. The rollout begins in mid-July 2024 for Targeted Release and will complete by late February 2025 for General Availability. Users with EDU licenses are excluded. | Microsoft Teams is updating the automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in only, offering suggestions to users who can choose to hide channels. This update will be rolled out in 2025, with the current opt-out version being disabled. EDU license users will not receive this change. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Last Updated | 03/18/2025 16:11:51 | 2025-03-20T19:31:26Z |
| 2025-03-21 | MC Messages | Updated March 18, 2025: Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The settings are also updated to reflect this opt-in workflow. There are no changes to the on-demand hiding process.
This feature is enabled till Targeted Release and we will roll out to General Availability later this year in 2025. In the interim, we are disabling the current generally available version of the feature which requires users to opt-out as well as the settings, for all users. Please note that all users in the public or general ring will not see the setting or have any of their channels hidden automatically. We will re-introduce the updated feature later this year. Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). | Updated March 20, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The settings are also updated to reflect this opt-in workflow. There are no changes to the on-demand hiding process. This feature is enabled for Targeted Release, and we will roll out to General Availability later this year in 2025. In the interim, we are disabling the current generally available version of the feature which requires users to opt-out as well as the settings, for all users. Please note that all users in the public or general ring will not see the setting or have any of their channels hidden automatically. We will re-introduce the updated feature later this year in 2025. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete later in 2025. General Availability (Worldwide) and all clouds: We will begin rolling out later in 2025. |
| 2025-03-21 | MC How Affect | Before this rollout: Users had to manually manage their relevant channels list by hiding inactive and irrelevant channels.
After this rollout: Manage preferences for automated hiding via Teams Settings If users prefer to manage channels manually, they can opt out of the auto-hiding process. Simply go to Teams settings, select General, and toggle off "Hide Inactive Channels." Hide inactive channels on demand when needed Users can manually view which channels are inactive and choose to hide some or all of them whenever you need. This can be done from Settings, under General, by clicking the "Hide Now" button. Note that this action can be performed once every 24 hours. Automated hiding of inactive channels With this, Teams will hide channels that have been inactive for the user. Inactive channels are identified based on the following criteria: if the user has not been active in the channel in the last 120 days - meaning there is no new messaging in the channel that the user has read or reacted to - the channel is considered inactive. Once the inactive channels are identified, the user is notified with the coach mark message, "We're hiding some inactive channels for you." The user can select View changes to see the details. The user can keep the channels hidden or show them again. If a user has less than or equal to 25 shown channels, no channels will be hidden for that user. | Before this rollout: Users had to manually manage their relevant channels list by hiding inactive and irrelevant channels.
After this rollout in 2025: Manage preferences for automated suggestions via Teams Settings If users prefer to manage channels manually, they can opt out of the auto-suggestions process. Simply go to Teams settings, select General, and toggle off "Suggestions for hiding inactive channels." Hide inactive channels on demand when needed Users can manually view which channels are inactive and choose to hide some or all of them whenever you need. This can be done from Settings, under General, by clicking the "Get Suggestions" button. Note that this action can be performed once every 24 hours. Automated suggestions of inactive channels With this, Teams will suggest channels that have been inactive for the user. Once the inactive channels are identified, the user is notified with the coach mark message, "Looks like you haven't visited some channels lately. Hide them to help you focus." The user can select Review and Hide to see the details and decide which channels they would like to hide. The user can choose not hide any channels by selecting Not Now. If a user has less than or equal to 25 shown channels, no channels will be suggested for that user. This feature is on by default and all Teams users on the affected platforms will have access to it. |
| 2025-03-19 | MC Messages | Updated February 14, 2025: Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The settings are also updated to reflect this opt-in workflow. There are no changes to the on-demand hiding process.
This feature is enabled till Targeted Release, and we will roll out to General Availability later this year. In the interim, we are disabling the current generally available version of the feature which requires users to opt-out as well as the settings, for all users. Please note that all users in the public or general ring will not see the setting or have any of their channels hidden automatically. We will re-introduce the updated feature later this year. Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). | Updated March 18, 2025: Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The settings are also updated to reflect this opt-in workflow. There are no changes to the on-demand hiding process.
This feature is enabled till Targeted Release and we will roll out to General Availability later this year in 2025. In the interim, we are disabling the current generally available version of the feature which requires users to opt-out as well as the settings, for all users. Please note that all users in the public or general ring will not see the setting or have any of their channels hidden automatically. We will re-introduce the updated feature later this year. Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). |
| 2025-03-19 | MC Last Updated | 02/14/2025 21:20:39 | 2025-03-18T16:11:51Z |
| 2025-03-19 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically detect and hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying from mid-July 2024 to late February 2025, depending on the release stage. Users can manually hide channels, opt out, or manage preferences in Teams Settings. EDU license users are excluded from this update. Roadmap ID: 325780. | Microsoft Teams is updating the automated hiding of inactive channels to an opt-in feature based on user feedback. Users will receive suggestions to hide inactive channels but must choose to do so manually. The rollout begins in mid-July 2024 for Targeted Release and will complete by late February 2025 for General Availability. Users with EDU licenses are excluded. |
| 2025-03-12 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2025-02-15 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Targeted Release |
| 2025-02-15 | MC Messages | Updated November 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). | Updated February 14, 2025: Based on Admin feedback, we are updating the behavior for automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in (suggestions) only. With this update, Teams will offer users suggestions on channels that are inactive, and the user is prompted to review their inactive channels and hide them only if they choose. The settings are also updated to reflect this opt-in workflow. There are no changes to the on-demand hiding process.
This feature is enabled till Targeted Release, and we will roll out to General Availability later this year. In the interim, we are disabling the current generally available version of the feature which requires users to opt-out as well as the settings, for all users. Please note that all users in the public or general ring will not see the setting or have any of their channels hidden automatically. We will re-introduce the updated feature later this year. Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). |
| 2025-02-15 | MC Last Updated | 11/11/2024 22:10:15 | 2025-02-14T21:20:39Z |
| 2024-11-20 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-11-19 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2024-11-12 | MC prepare | Admins need to be aware of this feature, but no additional action is needed. This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780 | Admins need to be aware of this feature, but no additional action is needed. The feature will roll out starting in November 2024. Users will first see their settings enabled to manage their preferences for automated hiding; additional to the ability to manually hide inactive channels.
Users will start to see the automated hiding of inactive channels, a few weeks after the feature has rolled out. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=325780 |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying by release type from mid-July to late November 2024. Users can unhide channels and opt out of this feature. EDU license users are exempt. No admin action is required, but user notification is suggested. Roadmap ID: 325780. | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically detect and hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying from mid-July 2024 to late February 2025, depending on the release stage. Users can manually hide channels, opt out, or manage preferences in Teams Settings. EDU license users are excluded from this update. Roadmap ID: 325780. |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Last Updated | 11/08/2024 02:07:13 | 2024-11-11T22:10:15Z |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Messages | Updated November 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Coming soon: Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and hide inactive channels you have not interacted with recently. You can review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them. You can opt out of automatic hiding from Teams Settings or initiate the hiding process on demand. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). | Updated November 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Microsoft Teams will detect and hide inactive channels users have not interacted with recently. Users can choose to have Teams run this automatically as well as initiate the hiding process on demand when needed. They can review the list of channels and choose none, some or all of the inactive channels to be hidden. Users can opt out of automated hiding anytime from Teams Settings. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously mid-September) General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously early October). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-October). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late October). |
| 2024-11-12 | MC End Time | 01/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-04-07T10:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-12 | MC Title | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Hiding inactive channels |
| 2024-11-12 | MC How Affect | Before this rollout: Users had to manually hide inactive channels.
After this rollout: Teams will hide channels that have been inactive and notify the user with the message, "We're hiding some inactive channels for you." The user can select View changes to see the details (second screenshot): The user can keep the channels hidden or show them again: To initiate or stop channel hiding, go to Teams > Settings > Chats and channels > Hide inactive channels: This feature is on by default and all Teams users on the affected platforms will have access to it. | Before this rollout: Users had to manually manage their relevant channels list by hiding inactive and irrelevant channels.
After this rollout: Manage preferences for automated hiding via Teams Settings If users prefer to manage channels manually, they can opt out of the auto-hiding process. Simply go to Teams settings, select General, and toggle off "Hide Inactive Channels." Hide inactive channels on demand when needed Users can manually view which channels are inactive and choose to hide some or all of them whenever you need. This can be done from Settings, under General, by clicking the "Hide Now" button. Note that this action can be performed once every 24 hours. Automated hiding of inactive channels With this, Teams will hide channels that have been inactive for the user. Inactive channels are identified based on the following criteria: if the user has not been active in the channel in the last 120 days - meaning there is no new messaging in the channel that the user has read or reacted to - the channel is considered inactive. Once the inactive channels are identified, the user is notified with the coach mark message, "We're hiding some inactive channels for you." The user can select View changes to see the details. The user can keep the channels hidden or show them again. If a user has less than or equal to 25 shown channels, no channels will be hidden for that user. |
| 2024-11-08 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout phases starting mid-July 2024 and ending late October 2024. Users can manage hidden channels and opt out in Teams Settings. This feature is default and requires no admin action, but informing users is suggested. | Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying by release type from mid-July to late November 2024. Users can unhide channels and opt out of this feature. EDU license users are exempt. No admin action is required, but user notification is suggested. Roadmap ID: 325780. |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Last Updated | 06/25/2024 00:57:05 | 2024-11-08T02:07:13Z |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Messages | Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and hide inactive channels you have not interacted with recently. You can review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them. You can opt out of automatic hiding from Teams Settings or initiate the hiding process on demand. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024. | Updated November 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Note: Users with EDU licenses assigned will not receive this change. Coming soon: Microsoft Teams will automatically detect and hide inactive channels you have not interacted with recently. You can review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them. You can opt out of automatic hiding from Teams Settings or initiate the hiding process on demand. This message applies to Microsoft Teams for Desktop, web, and Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 325780. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October). |
| 2024-11-08 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels |
| 2024-11-08 | MC End Time | 12/19/2024 09:00:00 | 2025-01-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-10-23 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-09-28 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-17 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 325780
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease Web, InRollout, TargetedRelease | Rolling out |
| 2024-07-02 | MC Feature Status | 325780
All, Scheduled Desktop, Scheduled Mac, Scheduled Web, Scheduled | 325780
All, InRollout, TargetedRelease Desktop, InRollout, TargetedRelease Mac, InRollout, TargetedRelease Web, InRollout, TargetedRelease |
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