This small but important Microsoft Teams update will help you really express your true feelings
Expressing your real self on Microsoft Teams will become a lot easier after the company starts rolling out a major new update.
Users of the video conferencing service will now have the option to select their favorite skin color for Microsoft Teams responses and emojis.
The update, available to users worldwide, on all platforms including Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, is now rolling out, after first being announced in April 2024.
Microsoft Teams Responses
Previously, there was only one skin color option available, but Microsoft’s new update will now change that.
A entry the official Microsoft 365 roadmap states: “This preference will be applied to all emojis and reactions in chats, channels, and desktop/web meetings, allowing users to express themselves more authentically in conversations.”
While it’s just a small tweak to the platform itself, the change is an important signal from Microsoft Teams as it looks to provide a more inclusive environment for employees everywhere.
First introduced in January 2021, Microsoft Teams Reactions give users a quick and easy way to show their approval (or not) for chat messages and calls, with a range of emojis and symbols like a thumbs up, a frowning face or even a declaration of love. heart.
The update is the latest in a series of changes recently released for Microsoft Teams, allowing users to show a little more personality in their conversations and chats.
This includes a ‘unified fun picker’ that brings together stickers, GIFs and more in a single location, hopefully making it a lot faster to bring some fun to your Microsoft Teams calls and meetings, meaning you no longer have to search for the best reaction or emoji to liven up a meeting.
Microsoft Teams also recently launched a tool that allows employees to reserve a desk in increasingly busy offices. Users can reserve desks when they arrive at their workplace or office by connecting to shared desks, so they can quickly see where there is free space, hopefully getting online and working without any hassle.