Microsoft Teams might finally be worth using in Windows 11
Sharing open app windows will soon be even easier in Teams
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Microsofthas released a new preview build ofWindows 11that makes it even easier to share content from other apps toMicrosoft Teamswith attendees while in a meeting.
With the release ofWindows 11Insider Preview Build 22499 to the software giant’s Dev Channel, Microsoft is rolling out a new feature that allows Teams users to quickly share content from open app windows directly fromWindows 11’s taskbar to their video calls.
This new update builds on another recently released feature that introduced the ability to quicklymute and unmuteactive meeting calls right from the taskbar.
By making it easier to share content during Teams calls, Microsoft will eliminate the need to switch back and forth between apps just to share or reshare a window. With less interruptions, meeting attendees will have a much easier timefocusing on their meetingsin Teams.
Sharing open windows in Teams
Windows 11 Insiders can now test out this feature after downloading the latest preview build of Microsoft’s newoperating system.
When in a meeting in Microsoft Teams, users can share content from their open windows by hovering over the apps in their taskbar. A new “Share this window” button will appear underneath an app’s preview and by clicking on it, they can share their open windows with other attendees in a video call. By hovering over the window again and clicking “Stop Sharing”, users can stop Teams from showing content on theirPCor they can also choose another window to share content from it instead.
This new feature also works while presenting full screen presentations inPowerPointand by moving your mouse to the bottom, the taskbar will pop up so that users can share or stop sharing their presentations without interrupting attendees.
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According to a newblog postfrom Microsoft, the company is rolling out this new feature to a subset of Windows Insiders with Teams for work or school installed though it will be rolled out to even more users at a later date. The software giant also plans to bring this functionality toChatfrom Microsoft Teams (Microsoft Teams for Home) at a later date.
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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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