Written By Shweta Ganjoo
Microsoft Teams gets chat bubbles, 4K display support and more
Microsoft has rolled out an update to Teams that brings a host of new features to the platform. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
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Support for Microsoft Whiteboard
This feature will enable Microsoft Teams users to launch a Microsoft Whiteboard session with one touch for instant collaboration. Microsoft says that whiteboard sessions can be started from a supported display’s home screen at any time, including outside of a formal meeting, with Teams Rooms on Android displays.
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Chat Bubbles
With the latest update, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will now display chats sent during a Teams meeting on the front-of-room display. Microsoft says that Chat messages are displayed as chat bubbles over the current view, enabling in-room participants to engage with the conversation happening in the chat.
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Support for 4K displays
Microsoft Team's latest update enables users to control the room system from both the touch display at the front of the room as well as the touch console. Additionally, the update brings support for 4K displays to enhance the meeting experience on large-screen devices.
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Redesigned share menu
Microsoft has also redesigned the content sharing menu such that it is more accessible now. The company says that when users tap the 'Share' option in the meeting control bar, they will find all content options in one place, including Microsoft Whiteboard.
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Whiteboard in ad hoc meetings
Microsoft Team's new features also enable users to seamlessly switch from a local collaboration experience to an online co-creation space by tapping 'Start meeting' on the local Whiteboard screen. Microsoft says that the 'Start meeting' option quickly kicks off an ad hoc meeting and automatically presents the Whiteboard already started on the home screen onto the meeting stage.
