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 allows users to mute and unmute with the Windows taskbar. The rollout timeline has been updated, with the feature expected to be fully deployed by late January 2025. Users can control their mic via the taskbar or a keyboard shortcut.
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Updated January 13, 2025: 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 complete by late January 2025 (previously late December)
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.