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Message ID: MC1011152
We are improving the Microsoft Teams app icon and menu in the Microsoft Windows system tray (taskbar notification area) for ease of use and to reduce the number of steps to perform routine tasks.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
[How this will affect your organization]
After this rollout, these changes will affect all users:
- Updates to how your account presence is displayed. Instead of seeing My status in the system tray menu, users will now see their current presence status and can quickly change their status.
- We removed the Open option from the system tray menu. Users can launch the Teams app by selecting their account name in the system tray:
Changes that will impact users who are signed into both personal and work accounts:
Before this rollout, if a user is signed into both personal and work Teams accounts, the system tray will display two Teams icons and corresponding menus. After this rollout, users will have one Teams icon in the system tray for personal and work accounts:
[What you need to do to prepare]
No action is required, as users will automatically receive these changes by default.
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before or after the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming updates to the Microsoft Teams system tray icon and menu are set to streamline the user experience significantly, both for admins and users alike. With the rollout beginning in March 2025, we can expect a smoother, more intuitive interface that will lead to enhanced productivity.
For users, the changes mean a more straightforward way to manage their presence status. No longer will they have to navigate through multiple steps to update their availability—now, they can do it with just a click. The removal of the “Open” option from the system tray menu may initially cause a minor adjustment, but the ability to launch the app directly from their account name should make the transition feel effortless.
Admins, on the other hand, can breathe a sigh of relief as this update requires no action on their part. The automatic rollout means less time spent on managing updates and more time focusing on supporting users. Just a gentle reminder to notify users about these changes will suffice!
The impact of these changes is likely to be quite significant. The unified icon for users signed into both personal and work accounts will eliminate confusion and declutter the taskbar. This change is not just about aesthetics; it’s about creating an environment where users can thrive without unnecessary distractions.
In the spirit of community, we’d love to hear your thoughts! How do you think these changes will affect your daily use of Teams? Will you miss having two icons, or is one just enough? Share your opinions below, and let’s get the conversation started! For more insights on Microsoft Teams and other updates, be sure to check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk.