Microsoft News: The Latest Microsoft Teams Updates

Microsoft News: The Latest Microsoft Teams Updates

Microsoft Teams got a collection of useful updates this September, with changes designed to make meetings, notifications and collaboration a little easier.

Teams users can expect more control over notifications, support for much larger breakout room sessions and improvements to the meeting experience. Microsoft has also revealed a new screen sharing feature coming later this year.

Here’s what Microsoft Teams users need to know.

Pause Microsoft Teams Notifications

Anyone who regularly uses Teams will know how quickly notifications can become distracting, particularly when you’re trying to focus on a task.

Microsoft is introducing a new option that allows users to temporarily pause Teams notifications for a selected period of time. Instead of changing individual notification settings or switching your Teams status to Do Not Disturb, you’ll be able to quieten notifications temporarily and have them return automatically afterwards.

The feature began rolling out in September, with wider availability expected in early October.

It’s a relatively small addition, but one that could make a noticeable difference for people who spend much of their working day in Teams.

Breakout Rooms Now Support Larger Meetings

Microsoft has also expanded what organisers can do with breakout rooms.

As of September, breakout rooms can be used in Teams meetings with up to 1,000 attendees. Previously, organisers of larger meetings had fewer options for breaking audiences into smaller groups.

For organisations running large training sessions, company meetings, workshops or virtual events, the update makes it easier to move from a large presentation into smaller discussions without leaving Teams.

Two People Will Soon Be Able to Share Their Screens

Another useful Teams improvement was revealed this month, although this one isn’t available just yet.

Microsoft Teams currently allows one presenter to share their screen or window at a time. Microsoft is preparing to change that by allowing two presenters to share simultaneously, with participants able to view both shared screens at the same time.

There are plenty of situations where this could be useful. Two colleagues could compare documents side by side, presenters could demonstrate different applications without repeatedly swapping control, or teams could review two versions of a project together.

The feature is currently expected to arrive on Teams desktop and web in November 2026.

Small Changes That Make Teams Easier to Use

None of these updates completely changes Microsoft Teams, and that’s partly what makes them interesting.

Teams is already central to everyday work for many organisations. At this stage, improving the experience isn’t always about introducing a major new product or capability. Sometimes it means removing the small frustrations people encounter every day.

Being able to pause notifications without changing your status, manage breakout rooms for larger meetings and eventually view two shared screens at once are good examples. They’re practical changes that should make existing Teams workflows a little smoother.

More updates are likely as Microsoft continues to develop Teams across meetings, calling, collaboration and workplace experiences. September’s changes show that alongside Microsoft’s much bigger investment in Copilot and AI, the core Teams experience is still evolving too.

Sources

Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Teams release notes

Microsoft Learn: Limits and specifications for Microsoft Teams

Windows Central: Microsoft Teams gets a global notification pause button

Windows Central: Microsoft Teams will support two people sharing screens at once