MC892641 – Microsoft Viva: A new reactions design in Viva Engage

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check before: 2024-10-01

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

416644

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce a new reactions design across its web, Teams, and Outlook apps, and interactive emails in early October 2024, with completion by late December 2024. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 416644, will enhance user interaction without changing the core reactions capabilities or data handling. No admin action is required for this rollout.

Details:
Customers will see a new design for reactions in conversation cards across Microsoft Viva Engage web, Microsoft Teams and Outlook apps, and interactive emails in Outlook Web app and new Outlook for Windows.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 416644.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-09-19

updated:
2024-09-19

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce a new, more interactive design for reactions in its web, Teams, and Outlook apps, including interactive emails, starting in early October 2024 and completing by late December 2024, without altering core functionality or data handling. The update will also feature a dedicated copy link button and a streamlined share button in thread starters, with no administrative action required.

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User Interface Changes
The new reactions design may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential miscommunication in interactions.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=416644

User Experience Disruption
The introduction of a new design without prior preparation may disrupt users' workflows, as they may need time to adapt to the new clickable pills for reactions.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=416644

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