How to Mute/Unmute Quickly in Teams from Taskbar
Easily Mute/Unmute in Teams from Your Windows Taskbar - Click the Mic Icon Now!
Key insights
- You can now **mute** and **unmute** yourself in **Microsoft Teams** directly from the **Windows taskbar** by clicking the microphone icon.
- The feature utilizes easy controls such as clicking the microphone icon on the taskbar or using the shortcut **Windows logo key+Alt+K**.
- This functionality is available for users who are part of the **Teams Public Preview** or have the **Microsoft 365 Targeted release** with the **new Teams client** for Windows.
- IT administrators must **enable** **Show preview features** in their update policy to use this feature in the Public Preview.
- Microsoft strives for gradual feature release and careful feedback monitoring, sometimes **removing** or **modifying** features based on user feedback.
Enhancing User Experience in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft continues to enhance user interactions within Teams, particularly with the new feature allowing users to easily mute and unmute directly from the Windows taskbar.
Mute and unmute yourself from the Windows taskbar in Microsoft Teams. Need to mute or unmute yourself in a Teams meetings? Now you can do so right from the Windows taskbar by clicking on the microphone icon.
The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Insider Blog. --- Hi, Microsoft 365 Insiders! We're excited to share with you that you can now mute and unmute yourself in Microsoft Teams by clicking the microphone icon in the Windows taskbar, making it even easier to control your input.
We know there are times during a call when you need to switch to a different screen on your device. In the new Teams experience on Windows, thanks to your feedback, you can now check and see if your on mute right in the Windows taskbar. You can also easily mute and unmute yourself by clicking the mic icon.
How it works: You can mute and unmute your microphone during a call or meeting in interaction platforms from the Windows taskbar in one of two ways:
- Click the microphone icon on your taskbar.
- You can also mute and unmute yourself by selecting Windows logo key+Alt+K.
NOTE: The microphone icon only appears when you’re in a call or a meeting.
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People also ask
How do I unmute myself in Microsoft Teams?
To unmute yourself in Microsoft Teams, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Spacebar on Windows or Option+Spacebar on Mac. Simply hold down these keys to speak and release them to return to a muted state. Additionally, ensure the 'Keyboard shortcut to unmute' toggle is activated in your settings before joining any calls or meetings.
How to mute and unmute in Microsoft Teams while presenting?
In Microsoft Teams, when you are presenting and wish to mute or unmute, you can use the shortcuts Ctrl+Shift+M on Windows and Command+Shift+M on Mac to efficiently manage your microphone status.
How do I mute the Teams app on Windows?
To mute notifications for specific channels or the entire team in the Teams app on Windows, right-click on the desired channel or team name and choose "Mute." Additionally, you can mute notifications from individual chats by clicking the three dots next to the chat and selecting "Mute" from the options.
How do you know if you're muted on Teams?
You can easily check your mute status on Microsoft Teams by observing the microphone icon located at the bottom of your screen. If this icon displays a slash through it, it indicates that you are currently muted.
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