Microsoft has released a new version of the Teams app and will discontinue the current classic Teams interface effective March 31, 2024. This transition is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance the user experience and provide you with the latest features and improvements.

• For more details on the upcoming features and improvements, please visit the following link: https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/microsoft-teams/New-Teams-Infographic.pdf.

• Noticeable changes from the Classic to the New Teams look left navigation menu.
  • The naming of files has been replaced with OneDrive.

• The Help menu option has been relocated to the top right accessible from the ellipsis menu.

• The profile menu now includes options to set work locations as well as the ability to add another account to the Teams apps.

  • The Sign out has been moved to the top right corner 

• Connecting to a Teams meeting video and audio has been updated to a drop-down selection.

• For more information about the upcoming changes and what to expect, please visit the following link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/new-teams-whats-changing.

Start using the new Teams

• To get started using the new Teams, flip the toggle next to Try the new Teams in the upper-left corner of the classic Teams app https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/switch-to-the-new-microsoft-teams-2d4a0c96-fa52-43f8-a006-4bfbc62cf6c5#bkmk_use-new-teams.

Can I Switch back to classic Teams?

• Yes, until March 30, 2024. Microsoft will force the new Teams effective March 31, 2024.

Known issues for new Microsoft Teams

• macOS -
  • Some users have reported freezing video when joining Teams meetings or Teams calls. 
    • Solution: Changing your background picture may remedy this issue https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-your-background-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-f77a2381-443a-499d-825e-509a140f4780.

Issues specifically for the new Microsoft Teams for Education

• For more information on items Microsoft is working on please visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/new-teams-known-issues#issues-specifically-for-the-new-microsoft-teams-for-education.