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Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android

Teams Rooms on Android will display the chat panel by default in gallery view during meetings, enabling participants to see chat immediately upon joining. Admins can customize this default behavior, and users can close the panel manually.

Action required: Review and configure the default chat panel behavior for Teams Rooms on Android devices to align with your organization's meeting experience preferences.

Key dates

  • TBDrollout (Feature in development; general availability date not yet announced)

Microsoft's description

The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

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