New in MS Teams: Shortcuts, Emojis & Hybrid Features

Overview

Get hands-on with the newest productivity features in Teams Microsoft 365 – from thread notifications to multi-emoji reactions, keyboard shortcuts, hybrid work settings, and more.

Key Takeaways

No matter where you work, these Microsoft Teams updates help your business reduce distractions, improve collaboration, and stay organized. 

In this walkthrough, you’ll learn how to work smarter using features already built into Teams Microsoft 365. 

 

Explore how to:  

  • Follow and unfollow conversations using threaded filters 
  • Use multiple emoji reactions (and custom branded emojis!) 
  • Pin key chats and channels for easier navigation 
  • Customize and edit Teams keyboard shortcuts 
  • Use slash commands for faster status and navigation 
  • Set your hybrid work location and share office status with your team 
  • Change where files open (in Teams, browser, or desktop apps) 
  • Personalize your ringtone and voicemail greeting 
  • Understand and manage read receipts in chat 
  • Use mute and temporary unmute shortcuts during meetings 

 

Microsoft 365 continues to evolve fast.
Teal can help you and your team take full advantage of its features – from setup and governance to user adoption and automation. 

 

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