[What and Why]
Microsoft Teams is introducing an updated set of layout options for presenters using the "Manage what attendees see" experience in Teams events. This update includes a new Speaker focused layout, giving organizers the ability to prioritizes presenter videos alongside shared content. This improvement help deliver more engaging and polished events such as town halls and large broadcasts.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 564613.
[Rollout Schedule]
- Targeted Release: Beginning in early August 2026 and expeced to complete by early July 2026
- General Availability
- Worldwide: Beginning in mid-August 2026 and expected to complete by late August 2026
- GCC High: Beginning in early August 2026 and expected to complete by early September 2026
- GCC: Beginning in late August 2026 and expected to complete by mid-September 2026
- DoD: Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete by late September 2026
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
- Teams event organizers and presenters with a Teams Enterprise license who use production tools
- Users hosting or presenting in Teams events such as town halls
Platforms/Services
- Microsoft Teams
- Windows desktop
- Mac desktop
What will happen
- Users will see an updated set of layout options when sharing content in Teams events using the "Manage what attendees see" experience.
- Available layouts include:
- Speaker focused (new): Prioritizes presenter video alongside shared content
- Content focused
- Content only
- Existing layout options remain available.
- The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.
- There are no new admin controls for this feature.
[Action Required/Recommendations]
No admin action is required before rollout.
We recommend that you:
- Inform event organizers and presenters about the new layout options.
- Update internal training materials or event playbooks if applicable.
- Consider running a test Teams event to familiarize presenters with the new layouts and attendee experience.
Learn more: Manage what attendees see in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Support
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.