Microsoft is introducing new features that make it easier for Teams users to control audio and video functions during meetings. The software giant has started testing convenient tools for switching cameras, audio sources, speakers, and many other options. These new features are part of an update available in today’s public preview version of Microsoft Teams.
In the current version of Teams, users have to navigate through multiple layers of settings to change their camera, adjust backgrounds, or switch from the built-in speaker to a wired speaker. The new features allow Teams users to open a menu, which includes a dropdown arrow next to the camera or microphone button on the meeting toolbar, containing simplified audio and video options.
There is no need to dig into settings to quickly switch your webcam. If you want to switch from the built-in laptop camera to an external camera, you can do it quickly from this new menu, or change the microphone or headset/speaker you are using. There are also options for enabling noise suppression, spatial sound, and virtual backgrounds. These settings were typically found in a side panel accessed by navigating through the settings menu.
Windows and macOS users can test out these new changes today as part of the new Teams client and public preview program. These features will be rolled out to all Teams users in the coming months.
FAQ:
1. What new features is Microsoft introducing to Teams?
Microsoft is introducing new features that make it easier for Teams users to control audio and video functions during meetings.
2. What can be controlled using these new features?
The new features allow Teams users to switch cameras, audio sources, speakers, and customize audio and video settings.
3. How can you quickly change your webcam?
There is no need to dig into settings to quickly switch your webcam. You can do it quickly from the menu, which can be opened by clicking the dropdown arrow next to the camera or microphone button on the meeting toolbar.
4. What other options are available in the menu?
The menu also includes options to change the microphone, headset/speaker, as well as enable noise suppression, spatial sound, and virtual backgrounds.
5. Where can you test out these new changes?
Windows and macOS users can test out these new changes as part of the new Teams client and public preview program.
6. When will these features be rolled out to all Teams users?
These features will be rolled out to all Teams users in the coming months.
Key terms:
– Microsoft Teams: an online communication and collaboration platform developed by Microsoft
– Teams client: software used to launch and utilize Teams features
– Public preview: a version of the program that is available for users to test before the official release
– Audio and video options: various settings and capabilities related to sound and visuals during online meetings
Related suggested links:
– Official Microsoft Teams website
– Microsoft Teams Help Center
The source of the article is from the blog dk1250.com