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Message ID: MC952893
A new Microsoft Teams feature empowers moderators to respond discreetly to attendee questions during Teams events. This functionality ensures that responses to sensitive questions, personal inquiries, or follow-up discussions are not broadcast to the entire audience, allowing for a more tailored and respectful communication experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 417158.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early January 2025 and expect to complete in late January 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Moderators can privately respond to an attendee’s question, and the attendee can reply back to the moderator in private. After this exchange, the moderator can choose to either publish or dismiss the question without the private conversation being visible to other attendees.
Moderators also have the option to enable or disable the "Private moderator replies to individual attendees" feature in the Q&A settings, which is only available when Moderation is turned on for the event. By default, this feature is enabled.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
Notify the meeting organizers within your organization that this feature will be available for use in meetings, webinars, and town halls. The Q&A public documentation will soon be updated to include further details about this feature.
Source: Microsoft
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The recent update to Microsoft Teams introducing private moderator replies is a game-changer for both admins and users alike! This feature allows moderators to respond discreetly to individual attendee questions during events, ensuring that sensitive topics and personal inquiries are handled with care.
For admins, this means a more organized and respectful communication flow during meetings, webinars, and town halls. No longer will they have to worry about potentially awkward moments when a question isn’t suitable for the entire audience. Instead, they can address inquiries privately, fostering a more inclusive environment where attendees feel comfortable asking questions without fear of being put on the spot.
Users will also benefit significantly from this update. Imagine having the ability to ask a question without broadcasting it to the whole room—it’s like having a confidential chat with a moderator! This not only enhances the overall experience but also encourages participation from those who might otherwise remain silent.
As for the impact, it’s likely to be quite profound. The ability to manage sensitive discussions privately can lead to increased engagement and a more productive atmosphere during events. Plus, with moderators having the option to publish or dismiss questions after private exchanges, it adds a layer of control that can streamline the Q