Monthly, Microsoft Teams is utilized by a vast number of individuals, and this versatile communication tool frequently gets updated with fresh features. Due to the fact that Teams operates across multiple device types and functionalities, staying informed about every new addition can sometimes prove challenging.
Fortunately, Microsoft compiles all the latest features by the end of each month. In August, Teams saw an upgrade in functionalities beneficial for both end-users and IT administrators.
Currently, Teams users are allowed to respond to messages using various emojis concurrently. On the administrative side, IT professionals can now upload personalized dictionaries to the Copilot in Teams. Lastly, participants in meetings have expanded choices when it comes to scheduling their appointments.
In a recent blog post, Microsoft outlines all the fresh new features. Here you’ll find an overview of what’s new along with some insights on my preferred enhancements.
Chat and Collaboration
- Filter for messages with files in contextual search
- Search with SQL-like commands
- Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts
- Saved message view
- Multiple Emoji Reactions
It’s quite beneficial to have the option to sift through conversations and display only messages with attached files. Now, search outcomes also exhibit “file previews,” which are miniature representations showing the kind and title of the attached item.
The addition of support for personalized keyboard shortcuts is indeed a pleasant development. Now, Teams allows you to adapt shortcut keys similar to those used in other popular platforms like Slack and Zoom, or even create your unique set of shortcuts.
One exciting aspect that really gets me pumped is the introduction of multi-emoji reactions. Now, instead of choosing just one emoji to respond to a message, you can express multiple emotions simultaneously. This feature has been popular on Slack for some time and it’s great to see it being implemented in Teams as well. In our discussions at Windows Central, we frequently make use of this feature. Henceforth, I can now give a thumbs up 👍 and a hundred percent 💯 to the same message on Teams.
For some time now, if you’ve kept up with my Team-related articles, you might have noticed my fondness for using emojis. Last year, Teams introduced a feature that allows for customizing these delightful icons. My joy was further amplified when the Snipping Tool incorporated emojis as well.
Meetings, Webinars, and Town halls
- Personal meeting templates [Premium]
- Custom dictionaries now available to Copilot in Teams
- Meeting organizers can send messages to attendees in the lobby with lobby chat
- Edit your display name in Teams meetings
- Customize the screen in Teams Town halls through ‘Manage what attendees see’ [Premium]
- Immersive events, experience customization tools and presenter tools [Premium]
Currently, Teams offers pre-made designs (templates) to simplify the setup of meetings. You have the freedom to select preferences regarding meeting access, the use of ‘Copilot’, recording and transcribing options, as well as various other aspects of a meeting. To make use of this feature, you will need a premium subscription for Teams.
Enabling personalized dictionaries empowers IT administrators to incorporate unique terminology regularly utilized within their organization into the Copilot function of Microsoft Teams. This enables the AI system to generate more accurate transcriptions and summaries from meetings.
As an analyst, I’d like to highlight a noteworthy update to Microsoft Teams that allows users to edit their display names during meetings. This feature provides the flexibility to showcase a personal preference or professional role within the meeting context. It’s essential to note that this modification pertains only to individual meetings.
Teams Phone
- Microsoft Shifts integration with Teams call queues
- Email notifications for phone number assignments
- Device sign-in support for non-touch models
Administrators now have the ability to utilize the Shifts app within Microsoft Teams for managing call distribution to agents within call queues. Following a bit of configuration, call queues can be set up to draw upon shift details, gather relevant shift information, and ensure that calls are directed to agents who are currently on duty.
Workplace: Places and Teams Rooms
- Book desks using maps [Premium]
- Book desks near colleagues [Premium]
- Book desks for partial days and multiple days [Premium]
- Book desks on behalf of others [Premium]
- Configure auto-release for no-show desk reservations
- Enhanced walk-up desk booking experience for users
- Configure new desk modes: reservable, drop-in, assigned, unavailable
- New Places built-in admin role support
- New Places admin dashboard
Various upgrades have been introduced in Teams that allow for the reservation of rooms and workspaces. As a premium user, you can now reserve desks using maps, select desks close to coworkers, and even book desks for specific hours or multiple days. Additionally, it’s possible to make a reservation on behalf of someone else.
Admins can now set desks to one of four modes: Reservable, Drop-in, Assigned, and Unavailable.
Fundamentals and Security
- Microsoft Teams: Support Audit logs for Give and Take Control and Screen share
Frontline Worker Solutions
- New SharePoint Agent Integration in Teams Chats and Channels
- Deploy Frontline Teams in Teams Admin Center
SharePoint agents can pull information from a SharePoint library.
Starting from this very month, you can integrate SharePoint agents into your Microsoft Teams channels. Earlier, group chats were limited to having just a single agent, but now they can accommodate multiple ones.
Certified for Teams Devices
On top of all of the new Teams features, there are also several new Certified for Teams devices:
- EPOS IMPACT 100 MS Stereo and Mono USB-C+A headsets
- Logitech Rally Board 65 + Tap for Teams Rooms on Android (wired)
- Yealink MeetingBar A50 with Touch Panel CTP25
- Logitech Entry Level MeetUp 2 for Teams Rooms on Windows
Devices certified for use with Teams have been verified to uphold criteria for quality, dependability, and seamless integration with the platform. Microsoft evaluates factors such as sound and video clarity, device management alternatives, security, and others before granting certification.
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2025-08-29 15:41