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Sunday, February 11, 2024

Friends of Microsoft Teams - Week 6 - 2024 (February 5 - February 11)

Hello Friend of Microsoft Teams,

Find below a list of public posts and updates on Microsoft Teams (and Microsoft 365) that have been published in Week 6 of 2024, February 5 - February 11.

Feel free to share with your partners, customers, colleagues, and peers.


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(Updated) New Meeting Option and Meeting Policy "Turn off copying or forwarding of meeting chat" MC698134 · Published Dec 14, 2023 · Last updated Feb 8, 2024

Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

"Turn off copying or forwarding of meeting chat" is a new meeting option that gives the meeting organizer the option to disable copying and sharing features on meeting chat messages for participants to reduce the risk of data leak. Once this restriction is enabled, meeting chat participants will not be able to copy chat messages using menu options or keyboard shortcuts, or forward or share messages to Outlook. There is also a new Meeting Policy setting in Teams admin center for admin to control whether users can see or use this feature in the Meeting Options page. Admins can also set the default value for this meeting option in Meeting Templates that they create. This meeting capability can also be configured within a sensitivity label policy: Configure Teams meetings with protection for highly sensitive data.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 186675

Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-December 2023 and expect to complete within a few days.

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 and expect to complete within a few days.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out late January 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024 (previously late January).

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Allow meeting participants to create Collaborative notes MC708499 · Published Jan 20, 2024 · Last updated Feb 8, 2024

Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Currently, only Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can create Collaborative notes before and after meetings. We are rolling out enhanced Collaborative notes that allow any meeting invitee to create notes before, during, and after the meeting. This enhancement helps to improve collaboration and efficiency and provides a seamless teamwork experience.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 374515.

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024 (previously mid-February)

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2024 and expect to complete by mid-March 2024.

 

(Updated) Generate unique join links for external presenters so they can easily join events MC675281 · Published Sep 14, 2023 · Last updated Feb 8, 2024

Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Organizers can set up events and effortlessly add external presenters, who will receive exclusive Teams join links. These links enable external presenters to directly enter the event, eliminating the need for organizers to manually admit them from the event lobby or modify their event role during the session. This creates a hassle-free event experience for organizers and presenters!

External Presenters are considered people outside of your organization, including guests (AAD/B2B/non-AAD), federated, unfederated, and anonymous users (non-AAD).

This feature is available for webinars only. This is not a Teams Premium feature.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123149

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out late October and expect to complete by early November.

GCC: We will begin rolling out late November 2023 (previously late October) and expect to complete by late February 2024 (previously late January).

 

(Updated) Cloud IntelliFrame: A New Way to See People in Teams Rooms MC642265 · Published Jul 14, 2023 · Last updated Feb 8, 2024

Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Cloud IntelliFrame is a new experience that allows online meeting attendees to see people in Teams Rooms more clearly, enhancing the hybrid meeting experience by creating smart video feeds of in-room participants. The smart video feed is created by zooming into their faces and eliminating distractions. You can see the expressions and gestures of the people in the room more easily, which will help improve collaboration in hybrid meetings. It creates equity in hybrid meetings as everyone can be seen and heard.

Cloud IntelliFrame will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with Pro license and can be viewed on Microsoft Teams Desktop (Windows & Mac) with any license.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 130219.

Standard Release and GCC: We will begin rolling out to commercial tenants in mid-August and expect to complete rollout by late February 2024 (previously late January).

GCC High will begin rollout by late February 2024 (previously late January).

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updates to in-call user experience. MC690922 · Published Nov 17, 2023 · Last updated Feb 8, 2024

Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Microsoft Teams is making updates to in-call user experience on the mobile App. The Transfer, Share and Hold options will now be on the call stage. These updates will make it easier for users to access calling capabilities, redesigning user experience during calls.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 141204

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2024 (previously early December) and expect to complete by early March 2024 (previously late January).

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams device store MC707657 · Published Jan 17, 2024 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

With Teams device store inside Microsoft Teams, customers can easily discover and purchase certified Teams devices for personal or shared use cases - headsets, web cameras, desk phones, Teams Rooms and more. The store features a wide array of Teams certified audio and video devices to accommodate any space be it at home, office, or during transit. Explore devices in categories, use search or filters to find desired device, and purchase all through the familiar Microsoft Teams interface. This release is limited to customers in US and Canada, and with user licenses less than or equal to three hundred.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 169201

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late January 2024 and expect to complete by early February 2024.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 (previously late February) and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously early March).

 

(Updated) Profile Card in Teams Mobile MC692023 · Published Nov 20, 2023 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Introducing new Profile Cards in Teams Mobile.

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in late November 2023 and complete by late December 2023.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out to production in early January 2024 and expect to complete by mid-March late February 2024 (previously late February).

 

(Updated) New Policy: Turn Off Teams Meeting Feedback Surveys for Unauthenticated Users MC703705 · Published Jan 4, 2024 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your patience.

We will be introducing the existing Teams Meetings feedback surveys (such as Net Promoter Score (NPS)) to unauthenticated users that join Teams Meetings. When an unauthenticated user joins a meeting originating from your organization, they may be eligible to receive a prompt to complete a feedback survey on their Microsoft Teams experience. We will be introducing a new Teams Meeting Configuration policy setting that will allow tenant admins to disable all Teams Meeting feedback surveys for unauthenticated users if needed.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024.

 

(Updated) Out-of-box Controlled-content meeting template MC678852 · Published Oct 2, 2023 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

We are launching an out-of-the box template for meetings with external participants. The controlled content access template has preset defaults for meeting options to provide tight controls over lobby bypass, who can present, allowing chat across meeting lifecycle/in-meeting, and who can record.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 91286

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-October and complete by late October 2023.

GCC: We will begin rolling out early November and complete by mid-November 2023.

GCC High: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2023 (previously early October) and complete by late November 2023 (previously mid-October).

DoD:  We will begin rolling out late November 2023 (previously mid-November) and complete by late February 2024 (previously late January).

 

(Updated) Bring-Your-Own-Device IT Admin Experience in Teams Pro Management Portal MC680963 · Published Oct 12, 2023 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: Note: a Teams Shared Device license will be required per room to have access to the BYOD room's usage report after the public preview period.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) rooms are identified as rooms with no MTR (Microsoft Teams Rooms) but equipped with other peripherals such as camera, microphone.

In Teams Pro Management Portal, IT admins will finally have the capability to manage and track these specific BYOD rooms. They will get a comprehensive overview of their BYOD rooms and devices activities. With this new addition, they will gain valuable insights into how these spaces are being utilized and enabling them to make data driven decisions.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 161728

We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 (previously late November) and expect to complete rollout by early February 2024 (previously early December).

 

Microsoft Teams: Redesigned app permissions tab in the Teams admin center MC713370 · Published Feb 6, 2024

Microsoft Teams admins will soon be able to review and download a full list of app permission requirements in the Teams admin center on the newly redesigned Permissions tab on the App product details page.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024.

 

 

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Microsoft Viva Engage: Viva Engage question post update MC714521 · Published Feb 10, 2024

We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage:

Changes to question post type

Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details.

New formatting capability: code snippets

Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024.

 

Microsoft Viva Goals: New URL MC714515 · Published Feb 10, 2024

As part of the broader effort to bring Microsoft 365 apps and service onto the single cloud.microsoft domain, you can now access Viva Goals with a new URL: goals.cloud.microsoft.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-May 2024.

 

Microsoft Viva Engage: New option to close voting in polls MC714514 · Published Feb 10, 2024

Microsoft Viva Engage will offer the option for poll creators and admins to close voting in polls. Once closed, users cannot vote in the poll.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-February 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024.

 

(Updated) Viva Pulse Customization Control Migration MC677516 · Published Sep 26, 2023 · Last updated Feb 8, 2024

Updated February 8, 2024: We have updated the timing of this change below. Thank you for your patience.

The customization control in the Viva Pulse Admin Experience will soon be managed through centralized feature access management in Viva through PowerShell. This customization control provides admins the ability to turn on or off customization capabilities for survey authors to add their own questions to existing stock templates or edit existing stock questions. With centralized feature access management, admins can configure access at the tenant level, group level (using AAD groups or M365 Groups), or at the user level, for maximum flexibility.

These changes are expected to be completed by late February 2024 (previously mid-January).

 

(Updated) Viva Goals - Roll out for Improved team settings experience MC695745 · Published Dec 6, 2023 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

As a part of this release Team owners will have a simplified team settings experience. In addition, Team owners will also have the ability to create custom time-periods by default. The organization owners will have the option in the organization admin page, to configure this custom time-period creation permissions for team owners.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 165682

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2024 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2024 (previously late January).

 

(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Refreshed Landing Experience for Viva Connections Desktop MC682306 · Published Oct 18, 2023 · Last updated Feb 7, 2024

Updated February 7, 2024: We will be releasing audience targeting support on Resources component and inline expansion of dashboard component on Viva Connections page. These features are expected to be available to customers by mid-February 2024."

To prepare for this upcoming release, we recommend setting up revamped Resources section ahead of time as per the instructions shared in our previous update.

As part of this update, the Resources section will be updated, and it will be pulling data from a different source other than global navigation. To prepare for this upcoming release, we suggest Connections admins to follow the steps outlined below.:

The refreshed Viva Connections landing experience offers a more intuitive layout and introduces several requested new features including branding capabilities, sending announcements, a revamped Resources section, and support for different card sizes. This experience will also bring the Feed back into the viewport on your Connections page.

Here are the updates that we expect our new layout will offer:

  • Announcements – Important time sensitive information surfaced on desktop, mobile and tablet.
  • Hero section – This new section focuses on org news and brings the Connections Feed into the viewport.
  • Dashboard layout –The Dashboard section is evolving to be more fluid with inline expansion.
  • Resources - Introduces a new section for company curated links different from global navigation. The new section allows for more flexibility to have a unique list with visuals like icons.
  • Viva Suite links relocated - Viva suite links have been moved to the bottom of the experience and will offer links that the user is licensed for with a corresponding description.
  • Full page feed - Full page feed treatment now exists with its own pivot shown at the top of the page.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 176677

Rollout will be broken down into two phases:

Phase 1 rollout is expected to start in early November 2023 and is expected to be complete by mid-January 2024.

Phase 2 rollout is expected to start in early February 2024 and is expected to be complete by late March 2024.

 

Microsoft Viva Engage and Microsoft Yammer: update on web domain migration release date MC713420 · Published Feb 7, 2024

As previously communicated in MC679739 Yammer Rebranding to Viva Engage Domain Migration Update (October 2023), the web domain migration of Microsoft Viva Engage is a crucial step in providing a consistent experience. To ensure a smooth transition and prevent any potential disruptions to your workflows, we find it necessary to adjust our original timeline.

The new release date for the web domain migration is now set to begin in late March. This decision has been made to safeguard your experience and minimize any potential negative impacts on your daily work. We apologize for any effect that this delay may have caused you.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 180352.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late March 2024 and expect to complete by early April 2024. We can't give you an exact date for when the change will roll out to your tenant.

We understand the importance of your workflows. By delaying the release, we can thoroughly test and validate the changes to help guarantee a seamless transition. We ask you to continue following our previous recommendations to prepare for this change, as they remain applicable.

It's important to note that these release dates are only for the web domain migration. The email sender domain change has not yet been rescheduled. We will announce updates on the email sender domain changes in a future message center post.

We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and patience as we work diligently to ensure that this change does not disrupt your daily work.

 

Viva Insights: Changes to Suggested Tasks MC713042 · Published Feb 6, 2024

A small subset of the functionality in the Viva Insights Teams app, Viva Insights Outlook plug-in, and Viva Insights in-line nudges will be retired.

Beginning late February 2024.

 

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