Launched
Microsoft Teams
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
General Availability
Targeted Release
Desktop
Mac
July 2025
Description
Following further review, this feature started rolling out in July 2025. A new option in Town hall lets organizers designate who has control of production tools during the event. Organizers can select specific individuals who will be able to start the event, manage what attendees see, and end the event, ensuring a smoother and more organized event experience. Available on Teams desktop app and coming soon for Teams Rooms on Windows.
Change History
September 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Updated
Status
Previous
Rolling out
New
Launched
Modified Date
Previous
2025-08-08T22:15:46.000Z
New
2025-09-04T23:15:49.000Z
August 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft Teams: Specify who can manage the screen in Teams Town hall
New
Microsoft Teams: Specify who has control of production tools in Teams Town hall
Description
Previous
A new option in Town hall lets Organizers designate who can manage the screen shown to attendees during the event. Organizers can select specific individuals who will be able to start the event, manage what attendees see, and end the event, ensuring a smoother and more organized event experience. Available on Teams desktop app and coming soon for Teams Rooms on Windows.
New
Following further review, this feature started rolling out in July 2025. A new option in Town hall lets organizers designate who has control of production tools during the event. Organizers can select specific individuals who will be able to start the event, manage what attendees see, and end the event, ensuring a smoother and more organized event experience. Available on Teams desktop app and coming soon for Teams Rooms on Windows.
Release Date
Previous
May CY2025
New
July CY2025
Modified Date
Previous
2025-05-22T23:15:53.000Z
New
2025-08-08T22:15:46.000Z
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