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Keeping track of your ever-changing Microsoft Teams calendar may soon be easier than ever with a new update.
The video conferencing service has revealed that it is working on a new feature that will allow users to “expand” the meeting they are in so they can perform other tasks while the conversation continues.
The company says the move, which could mean a huge productivity boost for Microsoft Teams users, will allow users to create a new meeting, check their chats or edit their files without having to switch between apps.
Microsoft Teams pop-out meetings
In his entry on the official Microsoft 365 roadmap (opens in new tab)the company notes that users can now “view an existing meeting using the pop-up icon in a Teams calendar scheduling form.”
Their meeting is still visible while they are doing other tasks, and there is no need to switch between different apps.
The feature is still labeled “in development” for now, but has an expected release date of October 2022, so users shouldn’t have to wait too long. When released, it will be available to Microsoft Teams users on desktop, web, and Mac.
The update is the latest in a series of improvements to Microsoft Teams as the company strives to make its platform more intuitive to use.
The company recently revealed that it is working on an “Interactive Large Gallery” upgrade, meaning your calls will now include feeds from up to 49 video participants at a time. Users can interact with others through actions such as pin and spotlight, and observe their meeting activity such as raise hands and comments.
When it comes to ending a conversation, another newly announced feature allows users to leave a meeting from all their devices with a single tap — useful for those who may have joined a meeting with multiple personal devices, such as when traveling or work from a shared office or public location.
In slightly more disturbing news, Microsoft Teams also recently announced it would add music on hold for users who are unlucky enough to have their call forwarded.