Microsoft Teams continues to evolve, making collaboration smoother and more efficient with every update. The latest round of feature enhancements delivers long-awaited user requests along with some powerful new tools to improve workflows, calendar management, and personalisation. 

Here’s a quick breakdown of the 10 newest Teams features—plus some top tips to help you make the most of them. 

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1. Schedule a Channel Post 

You can now schedule when a channel message goes live—something previously only available in chats. 

 Top Tip: Use this to prevent weekend disruptions by scheduling important messages for weekday mornings. 

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2. Rename the General Channel 

The formerly rigid “General” channel name is now fully customisable. 

 Top Tip: Rename it to something more relevant to your team (e.g., “TPS Report Zone”) to boost clarity and organisation. 

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3. Major Calendar Upgrade 

Teams has merged much of Outlook’s calendar functionality into its own. You can now: 

• View by day, week, month, or even set custom views 

• Adjust time intervals (e.g., 30- or 60-minute slots) 

• Filter events, share calendars, and add weather widgets 

 Top Tip: Save different calendar views (like 4-day or week views) for quick access based on your needs. 

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4. Resizable Left and Right Panels 

Both sidebars (left rail for navigation and right panel for activity/details) can now be resized. 

 Top Tip: Adjust widths to fit your workflow and reduce screen clutter—great for large displays or compact layouts. 

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5. Smarter Hyperlink Pasting 

No more using Ctrl+K for hyperlinking! Just double-click a word and press Ctrl+V to auto-insert a link. 

 Top Tip: Save time formatting emails and chats by using this shortcut for quick, clean links. 

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6. Change Notification Location 

You can now choose where notifications pop up within Teams (top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right). 

 Top Tip: Pick a less distracting location to stay focused during deep work sessions. 

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7. “Shared Files” Label in Chats 

The former “Files” tab in chat is now clearly labelled “Shared,” making it easier to find documents exchanged in conversation. 

 Top Tip: Use this tab to quickly locate any files without scrolling through the chat history. 

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8. Record and Share Name Pronunciation 

Add an audio recording of how to pronounce your name, accessible via a microphone icon next to your profile. 

 Top Tip: This is a great inclusion for virtual teams, especially in multicultural environments. 

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9. Custom Skin Tone for Emojis 

You can now set your preferred skin tone for emoji reactions. 

 Top Tip: Head to Settings > Appearance to update this and reflect your identity consistently across reactions. 

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10. Faster Meeting Join via Web 

Joining Teams meetings via the web is now significantly quicker—almost instant! 

 Top Tip: For fast access without launching the full desktop app, use the web version for quick check-ins or when on the go. 

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Final Thoughts 

These updates are a significant leap forward for user experience in Microsoft Teams. From enhanced personalisation to time-saving workflow improvements, these changes empower teams to work smarter, not harder. 

Make sure you explore these features in your Teams app—many are rolling out now or available in preview. Keep an eye out for the new calendar toggle in the top-right corner and get your team on board with the upgrades. 

Want more Microsoft 365 tips? Stay tuned—we’ll keep breaking down the latest updates to help you stay ahead of the curve. 

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