MC709270 - Mute with Windows Taskbar available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows
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Published Jan 23, 2024
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The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now has a Mute feature available in the Windows Taskbar. Users can mute and unmute their audio by clicking the mic icon or using a keyboard shortcut. The rollout is expected to begin in early June 2024 and complete by mid-June 2024 for targeted release, and mid-June 2024 to late September 2024 for worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No action is needed to prepare, but organizations can distribute updates on the rollout if applicable.
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Updated May 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The Muting Teams with Windows Taskbar is now available. This feature, available in the new Teams experience on Windows, enables you to mute and unmute your audio by clicking the mic icon in Windows taskbar.
To control your call mic from the taskbar, do the following:
Select the mic icon on your taskbar or press Windows logo key + Alt + K to mute or unmute your microphone while using a calling app.
-OR- Click the volume icon in the hardware indicator for volume in Windows taskbar.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 191528
When this will happen:
Targeted release: We will begin rolling out early June 2024 (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late May).
Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late June).
How this will affect your organization:
This enables a feature previously available in older version of Teams on Windows.
What you need to do to prepare:
To prepare, distribute updates on this rollout with your organization if applicable for your users.