What's New
in Teams Free

Easily create Teams Free meetings in Outlook
Now you can quickly turn any Outlook event into a Teams Free meeting. Just toggle the Teams Meeting switch when creating your event, and a meeting link will be added automatically.

Choose where your Teams downloads go
You can now select the destination folder for files downloaded from Teams—no more hunting through your folders. Take full control of where your content lands. This update is currently available to Teams Insiders only and will be rolled out to all Teams users later.


Find chat messages faster in Teams Free
Looking for that one message in a long chat? Now it’s easy with the new Find in Chat feature on desktop and web in Microsoft Teams Free. Just press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Cmd + F (Mac) or click the new search icon in the top-right corner of any chat. A search pane will open, letting you quickly locate specific messages without endless scrolling. This update is currently available to Teams Insiders only and will be rolled out to all Teams users later.
PowerPoint Live Just Got More Inclusive
We’re excited to announce that PowerPoint Live presentations shared in Microsoft Teams meetings are now fully viewable by users joining with a personal (Teams Free) account. This update removes previous limitations and ensures a seamless, engaging experience for everyone—whether you’re using Teams for work or for personal collaboration. This update is currently available to Teams Insiders only and will be rolled out to all Teams users later.
Need to Notify Everyone in a Chat?
You can now simply use @Everyone to instantly alert all members in the conversation—no need to tag people one by one!
Bring More to the Conversation with New Apps in Teams Free
Your chats and communities just got a whole lot more dynamic. You can now add apps that make staying informed, celebrating wins, and finding quick answers easier than ever:
- Celebrate: Give kudos, mark milestones, and share special moments with your group.
- Weather: Stay on top of the forecast without leaving your chat.
- Stock: Keep an eye on real-time market updates right where you collaborate.
- Wikipedia Search: Look up facts and context instantly—no need to switch tabs.
Whether you’re planning a project, chatting with friends, or building a community, these apps help you do more—right where the conversation happens.
Resize and Reorganize Your Teams Desktop Experience
You can now resize the Teams desktop app window to better suit your workflow—whether you prefer a compact view or a more spacious layout. Additionally, the left and right panes are adjustable, giving you more control over how you navigate and manage
No More Typos: Spell Check Comes to Teams
Say goodbye to typos in your Teams messages—spell check is now built into both the Teams desktop and web apps. It automatically highlights any misspellings as you type, so you can make quick corrections before hitting send.
Never Miss a New Community Post Again
Never miss out on new community content again! Fresh posts are now clearly marked with a ‘New’ badge, making them easy to spot across the communities.
More Reactions, More Fun
You’re no longer limited to just one reaction in chat or community messages—now you can express yourself with as many emoji reactions as you like. Just tap one, then another, and keep going. It’s that simple—and a lot more fun.
Start a Meeting in a Click – Now in Teams Free
We are excited to introduce a new feature that makes spontaneous meetings in Teams Free easier than ever. You can now start an instant meeting with everyone in a group chat with just a click of a button.