M365 Archive

RM561604 - Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

Roadmap ID

561604

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Published

May 7, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Android
Teams and Surface Devices

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High

Cloud

GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

GA date: June CY2026