{"id":44429,"date":"2024-04-11T14:27:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T18:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/?p=44429"},"modified":"2024-04-15T20:45:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:45:59","slug":"tech-tip-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/tech-tip-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tip: Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Copy-of-OneNote-web-post-banner.png\" alt=\"Purple wide background with text that reads: Tech Tip: Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-44462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Copy-of-OneNote-web-post-banner.png 800w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Copy-of-OneNote-web-post-banner-750x281.png 750w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Copy-of-OneNote-web-post-banner-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-microsoft-teams-updates-2024\"><strong>Important Microsoft Teams Updates 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams introduces six exciting updates for Spring 2024, enhancing collaboration and productivity within the platform. You can view <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5ePllhyaq0A?si=tzmUs0G978sMMiAz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the 6 new features in Microsoft Teams for Spring 2024<\/a> YouTube video for more detail. Here&#8217;s a quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Images for Custom Announcements: <\/strong>Custom images have returned for posts in Microsoft Teams, allowing users to upload their own images for announcements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ePllhyaq0A&amp;t=10s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0:10<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Teams Custom Announcements for users to upload their images as background\" class=\"wp-image-44456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-750x469.png 750w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-2048x1280.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-02-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Teams pop-up window to create an announcement background\" class=\"wp-image-44455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-02-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-02-750x469.png 750w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-02-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-02-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Custom-images-02-2048x1280.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New UI for Posts: <\/strong>It has been simplified, with fewer options displayed directly and additional options accessible through the plus button, making it easier for users to navigate the available options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ePllhyaq0A&amp;t=76s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1:16<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forward a message: <\/strong>Messages can now be forwarded to individuals or groups. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ePllhyaq0A&amp;t=114s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1:54<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio\/Video drop-down controls: <\/strong>Enhanced audio and video controls in Teams meetings offer users more options for microphone and camera settings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ePllhyaq0A&amp;t=144s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2:24<\/a> (for more detailed information, you can also take a look at this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/insider.microsoft365.com\/en-us\/blog\/easily-control-audio-and-video-settings-in-teams-meetings\">Audio and Video settings<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annotations on the whiteboard in Teams meetings: <\/strong>This has been enhanced with the addition of a laser pointer and various pen options to facilitate collaboration and visual communication during presentations or discussions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ePllhyaq0A&amp;t=207s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3:27<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Annotate-tools-1024x215.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Annotation Tools in Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-44453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Annotate-tools-1024x215.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Annotate-tools-750x157.png 750w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Annotate-tools-768x161.png 768w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Annotate-tools-1536x322.png 1536w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Annotate-tools-2048x430.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set status: <\/strong>Team status can now be set directly from the taskbar, allowing users to easily indicate their availability or preferences. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ePllhyaq0A&amp;t=256s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4:16<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Set-status-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of set-up status under the task bar in Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-44458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Set-status-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Set-status-750x469.png 750w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Set-status-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Set-status-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Set-status-2048x1280.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For further support, please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@wooster.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HelpDesk<\/a>&nbsp;for assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Microsoft Teams Updates 2024 Microsoft Teams introduces six exciting updates for Spring 2024, enhancing collaboration and productivity within the platform. You can view the 6 new features in Microsoft Teams for Spring 2024 YouTube video for more detail. Here&#8217;s a quick overview: For further support, please contact the&nbsp;HelpDesk&nbsp;for assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":719,"featured_media":44454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[632],"tags":[],"coauthors":[624,178],"class_list":["post-44429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-tip"],"acf":[],"gutentor_comment":0,"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project.png",1080,1080,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project-500x500.png",500,500,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project-768x768.png",768,768,true],"large":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project-1024x1024.png",1024,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project.png",1080,1080,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/04\/Canva-Insta-project.png",1080,1080,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>Important Microsoft Teams Updates 2024 Microsoft Teams introduces six exciting updates for Spring 2024, enhancing collaboration and productivity within the platform. 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