check before: 2024-10-15
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams for Mac is introducing a Menu Bar extension to show presence status, which can be changed directly from the bar. It will roll out from mid-October to mid-November 2024. The feature will be enabled by default but can be disabled in Teams Settings. No admin action is required.
Details:
Coming soon: Microsoft Teams for Mac devices is adding an extension to the macOS Menu Bar, where users will find a Teams icon with a persistent indicator of their presence status. Users can change their presence status with the Menu Bar extension, which also contains additional actions for streamlining Teams workflows.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 416069.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by mid-November 2024.
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Created:
2024-09-27
updated:
2024-09-27
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams for Mac will introduce a new feature in the macOS Menu Bar from mid-October to mid-November 2024, allowing users to see and change their presence status directly from the Menu Bar without opening the full Teams app.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The introduction of the Menu Bar icon may confuse users who are not familiar with the new feature, leading to potential disruptions in their workflow as they adapt to the change.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=416069
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience frustration if they inadvertently change their presence status or if the new icon does not function as expected, impacting their communication with colleagues.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=416069
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