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Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android

Roadmap ID
561604
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Product
Microsoft Teams
Published
May 7, 2026
Status
In development
Cloud Instances
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)GCCGCC High
Release Phase
General Availability
Platforms
AndroidTeams and Surface Devices
Expected Release
June 2026

Description

The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

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