check before: 2025-02-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
iOS, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams on iPad now supports multi-window functionality, enhancing productivity with side-by-side window management. The rollout begins mid-March 2025, with completion by late March. This feature is available by default with the Teams app update. No admin action is required for the rollout.
Details:
Updated January 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Teams now supports multiple windows on iPad. With this 'multi-window' feature, users can easily manage different Teams windows side-by-side, increasing productivity and flexibility.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 467246.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-01-09
updated:
2025-01-18
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams on iPad will introduce multi-window support in March 2025, allowing users to open multiple Teams windows side-by-side for enhanced multitasking without additional setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new multi-window functionality if they are not informed about the change, leading to potential misuse or frustration with the application.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467246
Increased Support Tickets
Without prior notification, users may encounter issues or bugs with the new feature, resulting in an increase in support tickets and strain on IT resources.
- roles: Support Staff, IT Operations
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467246
Training Gaps
The introduction of multi-window support may require additional training for users to maximize productivity, which may not be provided if the change is unannounced.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467246
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Opportunities**
Enhanced Collaboration
The multi-window support allows users to attend meetings while simultaneously managing chats or accessing other Teams features. This enhances collaboration among team members, particularly for roles heavily reliant on communication such as project managers and team leads.
- next-steps: Encourage teams to adopt best practices for utilizing multi-window functionality in their daily workflows and provide training sessions to maximize the use of this feature.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leads, Collaboration Specialists
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467246
Improved User Experience
With the ability to have multiple Teams windows open, users can switch between different tasks more efficiently, leading to a smoother workflow. This is particularly beneficial for customer support and sales roles that require multitasking.
- next-steps: Gather user feedback on the new feature to identify any additional training needs or documentation updates that could further enhance the user experience.
- roles: Customer Support Representatives, Sales Teams, Operations Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467246
Increased Productivity
The side-by-side window management can significantly reduce the time spent switching between tasks, thereby increasing overall productivity. This is especially advantageous for roles in administration and operations where time management is critical.
- next-steps: Implement metrics to measure productivity changes post-implementation and share success stories to motivate other teams to leverage the new feature.
- roles: Administrative Staff, Operations Managers, Executive Assistants
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467246
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-01-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams on iPad now supports multi-window functionality, enhancing productivity with side-by-side window management. The rollout begins mid-March 2025, with completion by late March. This feature is available by default with the Teams app update. No admin action is required for the rollout. | |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Last Updated | 01/09/2025 01:33:05 | 2025-01-17T19:57:13Z |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Messages | Teams now supports multiple windows on iPad. With this 'multi-window' feature, users can easily manage different Teams windows side-by-side, increasing productivity and flexibility.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 467246. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. | Updated January 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Teams now supports multiple windows on iPad. With this 'multi-window' feature, users can easily manage different Teams windows side-by-side, increasing productivity and flexibility. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 467246. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February). |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: iPad Multi-window support | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: iPad Multi-window support |
| 2025-01-18 | MC End Time | 04/07/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-05-05T09:00:00Z |
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