MC717970: Personalize group chats with avatars

Announcement IDMC717970Published Date02-20-2024
ServicemicrosoftteamsLast Updated08-01-2024
CategoryStay informedExpiration Date09-09-2024
Roadmap ID119305Action Required by Date
TagsNew feature, User impact


Summary
                Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to early August 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.


More Information

In Microsoft Teams, we are introducing custom avatars for group chats. Group chat members will be able to upload their own image or select a built-in image or emoji, to add a layer of inclusivity and expression to their chat as well as helping visually identity chats with similar titles or participants.

When this will happen:

Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-March 2024 and expect to complete by early August 2024 (previously mid-July). 

How this will affect your organization:

Users will be able to select the current group chat avatar and then change that avatar by selecting from new avatars and emojis. Users can also upload their own images.

current group chat avatar

current group chat avatar

What you need to do to prepare:

No action is needed to prepare for this change. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.

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