check before: 2024-08-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability for team owners to rename the General channel based on feedback. This feature will be rolled out from early August to early September 2024, depending on the release schedule. Organizations are advised to update their documentation accordingly. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931.
Details:
Updated August 30, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Based on customer feedback, we are introducing the ability to provide a meaningful name to the General channel in a new or existing team. The General channel can be renamed by the team owners to show up in the teams' and channels' list of all members in alphabetical order.
In addition, Microsoft Teams users must also set a name for the first channel during team creation within the Microsoft Teams client. Instead of "General" as the default name, the first channel of a new team must be given another name, providing the flexibility to provide a specific and more meaningful channel name.
"General" cannot be used for the first channel name for new teams, and for an existing General channel that has been renamed, it cannot be changed back to the "General" name.
To create a new team from the Microsoft Teams client, navigate to the + button in the header and select New team from the context menu. Users can name the first-created channel in this team during this step (it will no longer be named General by default). This channel cannot be archived or deleted, and it will appear in alphabetical order with the other channels in that team.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by early September 2024 (previously mid-August).
General Availability
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.
GCC: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024.
GCC High: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.
DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.
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Release Phase:
Standard Release
Created:
2024-07-16
updated:
2024-09-06
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Direct effects for Operations**
Channel Naming Confusion
Renaming the General channel without proper communication may lead to confusion among team members regarding the purpose of the channel, potentially disrupting workflows.
- roles: Team Owners, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=395931
Documentation Inconsistency
Failure to update internal documentation regarding the renaming feature may result in users being unaware of the changes, leading to inconsistent usage and potential miscommunication.
- roles: IT Support, Team Owners
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=395931
User Experience Disruption
If users are not prepared for the change, they may experience frustration or difficulty in locating channels, negatively impacting their overall experience with Microsoft Teams.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=395931
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-06 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2024-08-31 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-08-31 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability for team owners to rename the General channel based on feedback. This feature will be rolled out from early August to late September 2024, depending on the release schedule. Organizations are advised to update their documentation accordingly. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931. | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability for team owners to rename the General channel based on feedback. This feature will be rolled out from early August to early September 2024, depending on the release schedule. Organizations are advised to update their documentation accordingly. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931. |
| 2024-08-31 | MC Last Updated | 07/16/2024 06:57:55 | 2024-08-31T01:38:30Z |
| 2024-08-31 | MC Messages | Based on customer feedback, we are introducing the ability to provide a meaningful name to the General channel in a new or existing team. The General channel can be renamed by the team owners to show up in the teams' and channels' list of all members in alphabetical order.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. GCC: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. GCC High: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. | Updated August 30, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Based on customer feedback, we are introducing the ability to provide a meaningful name to the General channel in a new or existing team. The General channel can be renamed by the team owners to show up in the teams' and channels' list of all members in alphabetical order. In addition, Microsoft Teams users must also set a name for the first channel during team creation within the Microsoft Teams client. Instead of "General" as the default name, the first channel of a new team must be given another name, providing the flexibility to provide a specific and more meaningful channel name. "General" cannot be used for the first channel name for new teams, and for an existing General channel that has been renamed, it cannot be changed back to the "General" name. To create a new team from the Microsoft Teams client, navigate to the + button in the header and select New team from the context menu. Users can name the first-created channel in this team during this step (it will no longer be named General by default). This channel cannot be archived or deleted, and it will appear in alphabetical order with the other channels in that team. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by early September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability Worldwide: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024. GCC: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024. GCC High: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. |
| 2024-08-31 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Ability to rename General channel | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ability to rename General channel |
| 2024-08-31 | MC End Time | 10/14/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-11-11T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-08-30 | MC Feature Status | Launched | Rolling out |
| 2024-08-09 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Standard Release |
| 2024-08-09 | MC Feature Status | varies | Launched |
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| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-08-06 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-08-06 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-31 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-30 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-27 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-25 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-24 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-23 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-17 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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| 2024-07-17 | MC Feature Status | 395931
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