Microsoft Teams will soon stop you from accidentally raising hand
What's the story
Microsoft is working on a redesign for its online meeting software, Teams. The upcoming update will change the position of the 'raise hand' button from the main toolbar and give users more control over what appears there. The changes were revealed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap and are expected to be rolled out in June this year.
User experience
'Raise hand' button will be moved under 'reactions'
The redesign will place the 'raise hand' feature under the 'reactions' button, to minimize mis-clicks. This change is aimed at preventing accidental interruptions during calls when users intend to send emoji reactions or simply miss clicking on the right button. The update also brings new customization options for users, allowing them to pin, unpin, and reorder controls on their meeting toolbar.
Design changes
'Leave' button will be separated
The 'leave' button will be "clearly separated on the right," as part of the redesign. This is a move to prevent accidental call exits or users frantically searching for how to leave when meetings are over. Microsoft has not shared any visuals of the upcoming redesign but says that it will be "designed to be faster and easier to use," even if it "may feel different at first."