The latest update on Microsoft Teams for July brings a host of exciting features and enhancements to improve collaboration and communication within the platform. From custom emojis and reactions to enhanced meeting experiences, there’s a lot to explore in this update.
One of the key highlights is the introduction of custom emojis and reactions, allowing users to bring more creativity and expression into their conversations. Users can upload their own custom emojis to personalize conversations and reflect their team’s culture. IT admins have control over who can create custom emojis, ensuring a tailored experience.
Another notable feature is the new meeting gallery, which provides a more engaging and inclusive meeting experience. Participants are displayed in equal-sized tiles, with the ability to customize the number of visible participants. The meeting gallery can automatically highlight certain participants, enhancing the overall meeting experience.
Additionally, users can now benefit from enhanced search result suggestions, sound notification controls, and the ability to turn on/off notifications for specific channel posts. These features help users stay organized, focused, and in control of their Teams experience.
For Teams Rooms on Windows, speaker attribution enhancements have been introduced, enabling detailed meeting recaps and insights. This feature allows users to understand who said what in recaps, enhancing collaboration and productivity in meetings.
The update also includes improvements for Teams Phone devices, such as explicit consent recording meeting policy support, private lines for select callers, an updated People app for easier contact management, detailed call history tracking, and call transfer enhancements.
Overall, the July update for Microsoft Teams focuses on enhancing collaboration, personalization, and productivity for users across various features and functionalities. With these new additions, users can look forward to a more seamless and enjoyable experience within the Teams platform.
