Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1419802
MC1419802 - Microsoft Teams: New layout for sharing content in Teams events
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new Speaker focused layout for Teams events, prioritizing presenter video alongside shared content to enhance engagement. This update, enabled by default, rolls out globally from August to September 2026 for Teams Enterprise users, with no admin action required.
- Message Center ID
- MC1419802
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Teams
- Tags
- New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 564613
- Platforms
- Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac
- Published
- 2026-07-07
- Last updated
- 2026-07-07
- Expires
- 2026-10-30
[What and Why]Microsoft Teams is introducing an updated set of layout options for presenters using the "Manage what attendees see" experience in Teams events. This update includes a new Speaker focused layout, giving organizers the ability to prioritizes presenter videos alongside shared content. This improvement help deliver more engaging and polished events such as town halls and large broadcasts.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 564613.[Rollout Schedule]Targeted Release: Beginning in early August 2026 and expeced to complete by early July 2026General AvailabilityWorldwide: Beginning in mid-August 2026 and expected to complete by late August 2026GCC High: Beginning in early August 2026 and expected to complete by early September 2026GCC: Beginning in late August 2026 and expected to complete by mid-September 2026DoD: Beginning in early September 2026 and expected to complete by late September 2026[Impact on Your Organization]Who is affectedTeams event organizers and presenters with a Teams Enterprise license who use production toolsUsers hosting or presenting in Teams events such as town hallsPlatforms/ServicesMicrosoft TeamsWindows desktopMac desktopWhat will happenUsers will see an updated set of layout options when sharing content in Teams events using the "Manage what attendees see" experience.Available layouts include:Speaker focused (new): Prioritizes presenter video alongside shared contentContent focusedContent onlyExisting layout options remain available.The feature is enabled by default for eligible users.There are no new admin controls for this feature.[Action Required/Recommendations]No admin action is required before rollout.We recommend that you:Inform event organizers and presenters about the new layout options.Update internal training materials or event playbooks if applicable.Consider running a test Teams event to familiarize presenters with the new layouts and attendee experience.Learn more: Manage what attendees see in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Support[Compliance considerations]No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.