26 Feb Navigating Latest Updated Known Issues in the New Microsoft Teams

Navigating Known Issues in the New Microsoft Teams

As the Bloguc organization prepares for the automatic transition to the new Microsoft Teams post-March 31, 2024, it’s crucial to stay informed about the known issues currently identified with the new Teams. Microsoft is actively working on resolving these issues to ensure a smooth user experience. Here’s an overview of the known challenges and temporary solutions:

Known Issues in New Microsoft Teams:

• PowerPoint Live Standout Unavailability: Currently, the PowerPoint Live Standout feature is not available in new Teams. Users looking to leverage this feature will need to wait for a future update.
• Language-Aware Spell Checking: The new Teams is missing language-aware spell checking. This feature is a high priority for the Teams development team, with updates expected soon.
• Spell Checking Limitations: Spell checking on Windows is currently limited to English (United States) dictionaries. Users can temporarily disable spell checking in the settings to avoid inaccuracies.
• Teams Live Event Production: The ability to produce a Teams Live Event directly within the new Teams Desktop client will be introduced in March. Until then, users must revert to classic Teams for event production.
• User Presence Visibility: Some users have reported issues with seeing the presence of others in 1:1 chats. Restarting the Teams client or browser window can temporarily resolve this issue.
• Date Time Format Compliance: The new Teams client is not respecting the operating system’s date time formats. A fix for this issue is in development.
• Team Creation Wizard Crash: There’s a bug where hitting enter instead of clicking the “Create” button after entering a team name in the wizard causes the app to crash. Users should ensure to click the button directly until this is resolved.
• Visibility of Newly Created Private Channels: New private channels may not appear immediately in the left rail. Reloading the page or navigating away and back can serve as a workaround.
• Calendar Icon Error for Non-Exchange Licensed Users: An error message is displayed for users without an Exchange Online license. An update to hide the calendar icon for these users is expected soon.
• Absence of ‘Report a Problem’ in Help Menu: Users in the public preview channel may notice the “Report a Problem” feature is missing from the help menu.
• Custom Announcement Backgrounds: Currently, this feature is only available in the North American region, with plans to expand after enhancing AI capabilities.
• Cross Cloud Guest Access (CCGA) and Cross Cloud Meeting (CCM): Issues have been identified with CCGA accounts on the Web client and joining CCM links in new Teams for web. Direct navigation to cloud-specific URLs is recommended as a temporary solution.
• Website and Video Rendering Issues: Some users experience problems with websites not loading and video not rendering in the new Teams desktop app.
• Collaborative Notes and Document Access: Collaborative Notes are limited to public clouds, and there are issues accessing documents attached to cross-posts from non-member teams. Fixes are underway, with some expected by mid-March.

Preparing for a Seamless Update:

To mitigate these issues, administrators are encouraged to review and adjust their Teams update policies, leveraging the Teams Admin Center or deployment options such as bulk deployment. For detailed guidance, refer to Microsoft’s official documentation.

While transitioning to the new Microsoft Teams represents a significant upgrade in performance and features, being aware of and prepared for these known issues will help mitigate any potential disruptions. Microsoft is committed to resolving these challenges promptly, and we encourage users to stay updated on the latest developments. For more detailed information and updates, please visit Microsoft’s official documentation and support channels.

The Bloguc organization is dedicated to supporting its users through this transition, ensuring that everyone can leverage the full potential of new Microsoft Teams as efficiently as possible.

Disclaimer

This blog post is intended for informational purposes only. Bloguc organization does not assume any responsibility for issues that may arise adversely affected by the known issues in the new Microsoft Teams. Users and administrators are advised to consult Microsoft’s official channels for the latest updates and support.

As we navigate these challenges, it’s important to remember that the transition to new Teams represents a significant advancement in collaboration technology. With Microsoft’s commitment to resolving these issues, users can look forward to an enhanced and more efficient Teams experience in the near future.