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Microsoft Teams' new Gallery features make sure no one is feeling left behind in meetings
Plus, a plethora of new features were also released.
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Published onAugust 1, 2024
published onAugust 1, 2024
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Microsoft Teams released significant updates in July. From a new gallery view during meetings to custom emojis for chats, these improvements focused on making virtual interactions smoother and more tailored to individual needs.
Microsoft Teams’ Gallery Design ensures fairness for everyone, no matter if their camera is switched on or off. It creates tiles of equal size for all meeting participants, enhancing the inclusive atmosphere. You can also adjust how many people you want to see on your screen, with a maximum of 49 participants at once.
Event organizers, get ready for a surprise. The ability to drag and drop presenters gives you more control over your event’s sequence and offers a fresh twist in managing how things run. Also, switching a presenter’s video on and off gives you more control over the visual emphasis of your event.
If you adore the universe of 3D avatars and virtual settings, Microsoft Mesh technology has also gotten some love. Additional reactions for Mesh avatars mean you can express yourself fresh and amusingly during meetings.
For those communicatingwith emojis and reactions, you can now add your personal touch to chats with custom emojis and reactions. Think about showing your team’s special vibe by using just the perfect emoji. Also,improved sound notification controlsallow you to personalize how each type of message alerts you, helping you keep focus on what matters most.
The new meeting gallery in Teams meetings offers an organized, customized, and more foreseeable experience. Whether you want to concentrate on individuals on camera or alter the appearance of certain participants, these adjustments aim to improve engagement and connection during meetings.
For event organizers, having a feature to control presenter visibility and order in webinars and town halls is very beneficial. People from the Government Community Cloud will be glad about the new town hall events, as they promise broad involvement among organizations.
In terms of devices, Teams Rooms and Devices have also received improvements. With new certifications, audio and video experiences are confirmed to be high quality. For Teams Phone, updates such as explicit consent recording and private line support provide more privacy control, too.
Microsoft’s July changes show they are dedicated to making Teams progressive and adaptable for all users. Whether you’re hosting a webinar, joining a virtual meeting, or simply chatting with your team members, these updates aim to enhance your experience by offering more smoothness, customization, and enjoyment. So, what is your opinion? Are these updates going to change the way you use Teams?
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Flavius Floare
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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling.
He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling.
