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(Updated) Flexible layout for Teams meetings with resizable divider
MC1190199 · build prod-20251231-200323
Category
stayInformed
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normal
Major change
False
Last modified
2026-03-31 16:29:21
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Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1)
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Action by (AI)
2026-01-01 00:00:00
Services
Microsoft Teams
Tags
Updated message, New feature, User impact
Master tags
User, Admin
Roadmap IDs
528930

One-line summary

Teams meetings will soon allow users to resize and rearrange content and video galleries during screen sharing, for a more customizable meeting layout on Windows and Mac.

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RoadmapIds
528930
FeatureStatusJson
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Summary
Teams meetings will get a flexible layout with a resizable divider to adjust space between shared content and participant videos. Users can swap positions and customize views, enhancing experience on large screens. Rolling out January–April 2026, enabled by default with no admin setup needed.
Platforms
Desktop, Mac

Body (from Message Center)

Updated March 31, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new flexible layout option in future Teams meetings to give users more control over how shared content and participant videos appear. A resizable divider will let users adjust the space between shared content and the video gallery. Want to focus more on the presentation? Expand the content area. Prefer to see more people? Shrink the content area to make room for more video tiles. Users can also swap the position of content and participants to suit their viewing preference. This works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View, providing a more personalized meeting experience—especially helpful on larger or ultra-wide screens.

Screenshot 1: When someone is sharing content or when you are in Speaker view, grab the divider between the left and right views to resize them.

user settings

Screenshot 2. When you drag the divider to the left, you will see more people in the right gallery view. When you drag the divider to the right, you will see less people in the gallery but the content or speaker will become larger.

user settings

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 528930 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop.

When this will happen:

  • Targeted Release: Rolling out early January 2026, expected completion by late January 2026.
  • General Availability (Worldwide and GCC): Rolling out early February 2026, expected completion by early April 2026 (previously late March).

How this will affect your organization:

Who is affected: All Teams users in Worldwide and GCC environments.

What will happen:

  • Users will see a new resizable divider in Teams meetings during content sharing.
  • Users can adjust layouts to prioritize content or participant video tiles.
  • Users can swap positions of shared content and video gallery.
  • Works with spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View.
  • Enabled by default; no admin configuration required.

What you can do to prepare:

  • No configuration is required; the feature is enabled by default.
  • Update training materials and FAQs to explain:
    • How to find and use the resizable divider.
    • How to adjust layouts during content sharing and Speaker View.
  • Communicate this change to helpdesk staff to prepare for user questions, especially from those with large or ultra-wide monitors.

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization.

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