Microsoft Teams Launches New Skin Tones Feature, But Faces Possible Limitations
Microsoft has unveiled a new feature for Microsoft Teams that introduces Skin Tone Settings and enhanced emoji reactions. This update grants users the ability to select their desired skin tone for emojis and reactions during chats, meetings, and across channels.
In her blog entry, Katherine Lu from Microsoft stated, “By selecting your skin tone for emojis and reactions, you can better represent your appearance and convey your true self in virtual interactions. This enhancement fosters a more inclusive, tailored, and engaging experience.”
The newly introduced feature can be found in the Microsoft Teams settings under the Appearance and Accessibility section. Users have the option to select their preferred skin tone for emojis and reactions. Additionally, customization is straightforward; by hovering over an emoji in the emoji menu and clicking the “Customize” button, users can adjust the skin tone of that emoji or reaction.
According to Microsoft, these skin tone settings ensure consistency across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, web, Android, and iOS. This guarantees that users have a unified experience, regardless of the device they are using.
Currently, this feature is accessible to users participating in the Teams public preview and those enrolled in Microsoft 365 targeted release, available on all supported platforms, but exclusively within the new Teams client for Windows, macOS, web, Android, and iOS.
The company clarifies that while other meeting members can view customized emojis and reactions, they will only be able to personalize their own skin tones once the feature is rolled out more widely beyond the public preview.
In additional news, Microsoft Teams has finally launched a unified chat and channels experience, making it easier for users to stay up-to-date with ongoing conversations in their organization.
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