MC854652 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can choose a breakout room from a list

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check before: 2024-09-30

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Scheduled

Change type:

Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

121269

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams will update to allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms, with rollout timelines updated for various releases. This feature will be on by default and can be enabled by organizers, simplifying room coordination. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Details:
Updated November 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously mid-December).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 (previously mid-December) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously early January).
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-08-08

updated:
2024-11-06

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User Confusion
Participants may be confused about how to select their breakout rooms, leading to delays in meetings and potential frustration.
   - roles: Meeting Participants, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=121269

Increased Meeting Disruption
Allowing participants to move freely between rooms may lead to disruptions if participants frequently switch rooms, impacting the flow of discussions.
   - roles: Meeting Organizers, Facilitators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=121269

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DatePropertyoldnew
2024-11-06MC Last Updated09/12/2024 01:16:002024-11-06T00:12:56Z
2024-11-06MC MessagesUpdated September 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously mid-October).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously late October).
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early November) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late November).
Updated November 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously mid-December).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 (previously mid-December) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously early January).
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously late January).
2024-11-06MC End Time03/03/2025 09:00:002025-04-07T10:00:00Z
2024-11-06MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms. The rollout timeline has been updated, starting early December 2024 for Targeted Release and completing by late January 2025 for GCC High and DoD. This feature will be enabled by default if chosen by the organizer.Microsoft Teams will update to allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms, with rollout timelines updated for various releases. This feature will be on by default and can be enabled by organizers, simplifying room coordination. No admin action is required before the rollout.
2024-09-12MC Last Updated08/13/2024 20:40:142024-09-12T01:16:00Z
2024-09-12MC MessagesUpdated August 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously late October).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete by late November 2024.
Updated September 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously mid-October).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously late October).
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early November) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late November).
2024-09-12MC End Time02/28/2025 09:00:002025-03-03T09:00:00Z
2024-09-12MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web, and is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269. Rollouts will begin in early October 2024 and be completed by late November 2024. The feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Organizers should inform users and update documentation as needed.Microsoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms. The rollout timeline has been updated, starting early December 2024 for Targeted Release and completing by late January 2025 for GCC High and DoD. This feature will be enabled by default if chosen by the organizer.
2024-08-14MC MessagesComing soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.
Updated August 13, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can make the list of breakout rooms visible to all meeting participants and allow them to choose which room to join. Enabling this setting in breakout rooms allows participants to move freely from one room to another, simplifying breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants. This message applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously late October).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete by late November 2024.
2024-08-14MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Meeting participants can choose a breakout room from a list(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can choose a breakout room from a list
2024-08-14MC Last Updated08/08/2024 04:29:432024-08-13T20:40:14Z
2024-08-14MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact
2024-08-14MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web, and is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269. Rollouts will begin in late September 2024 and be completed by late November 2024. The feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Organizers should inform users and update documentation as needed.Microsoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web, and is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 121269. Rollouts will begin in early October 2024 and be completed by late November 2024. The feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Organizers should inform users and update documentation as needed.

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