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Best performance management software for Microsoft 365?
We are on the lookout for a new performance management app for our HR department. I think we really need something that lives inside Microsoft Teams and isn't going to be another extra app for people to check on. I've gone through the app store and have a small list but I would love some suggestions.
App availability - exclude a group
Hi all, I have a use case to have an app be available on Teams for everyone, except a group of people. I know you can update app availability in Teams admin center, but it doesn't give me the option to exclude the group and make it available for all other users. Is there a way to achieve this? Thanks in advance!
Library switching removed
I just realize that the library switch feature is not available anymore in Teams (reachable from the main channel) We are now forced to open in SharePoint to access this feature. This is a lost of productivity for users who want to access other libraries in the site... I can't understand why this was removed. Is there a technical reason?
Issue with Link Redirects & Metadata Previews in SharePoint / Microsoft 365
Hi everyone, I’m running into a weird issue with external group/invite links when they’re shared through SharePoint / Microsoft 365. Here’s what happens: I’ve got a page like this: justgroup.link/online-earning-whatsapp-group-links When someone clicks a link from that page, it should redirect them into WhatsApp or another app. But sometimes the redirect doesn’t work smoothly — it either stops halfway or doesn’t open the target app. Also, when the link is shared through SharePoint, the preview (title, description, image) often doesn’t load at all. I’m wondering if this is caused by: How Microsoft 365 / SharePoint handles redirects from non-static pages OG (Open Graph) tags or headers not being read correctly Some kind of security or link-rewriting filter that blocks redirects to external domains Has anyone else run into this? And does anyone know the best way to set up metadata / headers so previews show correctly, or make sure the redirect always works?Copilot Transcription Behavior Changing for Teams Meetings
Microsoft plans to deploy an update to change how transcription behaves for Teams meetings where Copilot is enabled. New meetings will not generate a transcript unless the meeting organizer explicitly enables transcription or the Microsoft 365 tenant deploys custom meeting policies that enable transcription with Copilot. The AI features work even without a transcript. But no transcript means no searchable artifact, and that’s what some want. https://office365itpros.com/2025/09/15/transcription-teams-meetings/Running Teams PowerShell Cmdlets in Azure Automation
This article describes the prerequisites and how to run cmdlets from the Teams PowerShell module in Azure Automation runbooks. We also consider when you’d want to consider using Teams PowerShell cmdlets instead of Graph API requests or cmdlets from the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. The bottom line is that it’s possible, but maybe not a frequently-used option. https://office365itpros.com/2025/09/12/teams-powershell-azure-automation/
Unable to Save Tab Configuration in Teams Meetings
Hello, Over the past few days, I have been unable to add any apps during a meeting in Microsoft Teams. I have tested this with multiple apps, and each time I receive the following message: “Unable to save {APPName} tab configuration.” I have attempted this both in the Teams desktop application and in the browser version, but the issue persists in both. When checking the browser’s developer tools (Network tab), I noticed that the related request consistently returns a 500 error code: https://teams.microsoft.com/api/chatsvc/emea/v1/threads/{XXX}/properties?name={XXX} { "errorCode": 500, "message": "{\"subCode\":\"TabOperationFailed\",\"details\":\"Initiator 8:orgid:{XXX} failed perform tab operation\",\"errorCode\":1500,\"errorSubCode\":null}", "standardizedError": { "errorCode": 1500, "errorSubCode": 1, "errorDescription": "TabOperationFailed-Initiator 8:orgid:{XXX} failed perform tab operation" } } Any assistance in resolving this would be greatly appreciated.
Remote Access in Pro Portal not working with Public Preview R3.6
When I try to use Remote Access via the Pro Portal, I can connect to the MTR but the image is flashing. I cant seem to have a stable session with the MTR. The screen will go to black for around 5 seconds, then it shows what is on the screen for less then 1 second. I tried it on 2 MTR devices that I have in our labo but the issue remains. When I revert the option for Public Preview back to off, I am able to connect and use Remote Access via the Pro Portal without any issue. We are using MTRoW and have the latest updates.
How does Teams create the edit history for an uploaded document
Hello, I would really appreciate some help in understanding how microsoft teams creates the edit history for new version of a document which is uploaded to it. Here is the scenario: I download an MS Word document from teams to my laptop and over the period of a few days, I edit that document. The word document did not have track changes switched on whilst editing and therefore does not contain any edit history. I then upload the edited document to Teams. Despite the word document having no edit history embedded in it, in the version history of the document in Teams it shows each of the edits I have made since I downloaded it with a date and timestamp of the date on which I uploaded it, rather than the date(s) on which I actually made each of the changes to the document. This suggests to me that the way in which Teams creates the edit history for the document is to run a compare of the newly uploaded document with the previous version stored on Teams and attribute all the changes to me on the date upon which I uploaded it. Is this correct? If not I would appreciate a description of how that document edit history is created by Teams. If there is an official Microsoft document which describes how this works then a link to that document would be great. Many Thanks for your help BigbigblueHow to Update Entra ID Apps to Run Teams Cmdlets
MC1134747 describes a new permissions requirement for Entra apps that run Teams PowerShell cmdlets. Despite what you might think after reading some of the overhyped and ill-informed online commentary about this topic, this is not a dramatic security change, and it's easy to update apps to meet the new requirement with PowerShell. First, find the apps that use Teams PowerShell (we show two ways), and then assign the two required permissions to the apps. All done with a few lines of Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK code. https://office365itpros.com/2025/09/05/update-apps-teams-powershell/Suggestion: Add a "Soft Dark Mode" or Adjustable Theme Option in Microsoft Teams
I appreciate the availability of both light and dark modes in Microsoft Teams, but I find both extremes uncomfortable for daily use. The dark mode is too intense and high-contrast, while the light mode feels too bright, especially in low-light environments. It would be incredibly helpful to have a "Soft Dark Mode" or a customizable theme option that allows users to adjust brightness, contrast, or even choose from a range of softer color palettes. This would improve accessibility and comfort for users who spend long hours in Teams. Is this something Microsoft is considering for future updates? I believe many users would benefit from a more flexible visual experience.RFI: Recurring Teams Meetings and Subsequent Attendee Access to Chat, Transcript and Recording
I'm hoping others may be able to provide some insight. I have a feeling Teams Meetings functionality may have changed since I was last asked this question. From memory only participants from the organisation who were included in the required and optional recipients list had access. I have been asked by a Meeting Organizer how they can restrict access to the meeting chat, transcript and recording following a meeting. There are situations in which guests who are 'dialled-in' during the meeting, or receive forwarded invitations (ie not a recipient) should not be able to see the chat, transcript and recording. We undertook an extensive meeting test exploring all attendee options, meeting options etc... EVERYONE appeared to have access to the chat, transcript and recording. Any clues on how to restrict access without the user having to manage permissions?
Unable to get custom Teams app supported in shared channel
Hello everyone, I'm developing a Teams app which is working fine apart that I cannot the app supported in Teams shared channels. The app is a configurable tab app with no bots and no personal / static tabs Here is my manifest file: { "$schema": "https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/json-schemas/teams/v1.23/MicrosoftTeams.schema.json", "manifestVersion": "1.23", "version": "1.6.5", "id": "135a5af5-6bf3-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX", "developer": { "name": "COMPANY", "websiteUrl": "https://www.company.com/", "privacyUrl": "https://www.company.com/privacy", "termsOfUseUrl": "https://www.company.com/termsofuse", "mpnId": "XXXXXXX" }, "icons": { "color": "color.png", "outline": "outline.png" }, "name": { "short": "APP name", "full": "Full app name" }, "description": { "short": "A useful configurable Teams app", "full": "useful Teams app" }, "accentColor": "#FFFFFF", "configurableTabs": [ { "configurationUrl": "https://app.example.com/setup", "canUpdateConfiguration": true, "scopes": [ "team" ], "context": [ "channelTab" ] } ], "supportedChannelTypes": [ "privateChannels", "sharedChannels" ], "webApplicationInfo": { "id": "e11ad337-b136-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX", "resource": "api://app.example.com/e11ad337-b136-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX" }, "bots": [], "composeExtensions": [], "permissions": [ "identity" ], "validDomains": [ "app.example.com" ] } Does anyone have a similar issue? I've also tried to recreate the app using the Teams Developer Portal, but with no luck. Thank you Tobias
Teams for Education - Parent Access
I know there was discussion previously (about 2017) of implementing a feature to allow parents to access Teams Assignments, but I haven't seen any updates on this. I have seen that an email digest can be set up but this isn't a great approach for many of our parents as they would prefer to be able to see upcoming assignments at their own convenience. From a teaching perspective, I would prefer to be able to identify which assignments I want to inform parents about (homework and assessments, rather than every class assignment). Does anyone know if there's a way to allocate specific assignments to a calendar and then share that calendar with parents?New to teams: Are multiple outgoing sales lines possible?
Hey everyone! I am the sys admin of my small law firm, and we officially switch to Teams and Microsoft as a phone provider on September 15th. Currently we use 3cx as our PBX and Callcentric as our provider. Most everything is already set up, and waiting for the port. I already have a reception and incoming sales queue set up with a main auto attendant, basically cloning what we have now. We are noticing that our main phone line is being marked as spam when we call out, likely due to it being our main line and our sales dept is going gangbusters. It was suggested we buy multiple sales lines and switch the number our salesperson is dialing from every so often. What I am wondering is: If we purchase a handful of these numbers, is there an easy way to switch what the outgoing number of our salesperson/sales team/sales queue is showing on outgoing calls and is there a way to have incoming calls from each of those numbers funnel into our incoming sales queue, which is often populated with at least two people? For reference, we will no longer be using 3cx after the 15th so everything is under MS's roof. I also asked copilot hoping it would have some insight, but Im not entirely sure if it understood my situation. Any help is appreciated.Feature request: 2D virtual spaces
The immersive space with 3D avatars feature is a nice idea, but not everyone has the hardware to support this feature and the use of 3D spaces places a significant limit on the number of attendees. I would like to see MS teams consider implementing a simpler option, whereby a 2D office space, with simple icon-type avatars (circles with the usual profile pic) is used instead. These icons could be moved around the 2D space with mouse (click and drag) or keyboard controls, and when your icon is in close proximity to other icons, those users can be heard - ideally with a proximity volume adjustment calculated (the closer you are the louder those around you are). This would be a significant feature and allow a more expansive range of uses and utility to the MS teams platform as a remote working tool without placing a burden on end users hardware. This would allow the solution to be used in the background as a virtual office space in support of remote and hybrid working, or for distributed teams.Feature request: "AFK" status whilst on call
We would like to use Microsoft Teams calls as a continuously open call for long periods of time whilst working remotely as a team. However the current inability to visually see on the call screen whether another attendee is at their keyboard, without everyone having their cameras on all the time (which eats a lot of bandwidth) limits our ability to do so. I would like the ability to have an "away from keyboard" status, similar to the "raise hand" status, that can be set by each attendee when they step away from their desk/keyboard to grab a drink or take a comfort break. This could either be implemented by: adding a new group in which "raise hand" is one option, and "step away" is another adding a new option along the tool bar specifically for "step away" The only way to do this currently is to create another meeting (with yourself) and join that meeting so that you appear 'on-hold' within the previous call. This is very tedious to implement for every attendee involved.Teams Phone Mobile - Compliance Recording
Hello, I am working on building a compliance recording feature on Teams Phone Mobile. I have a specific scenario where I would like to get inputs from the community. Scenario: Enterprise customer has Teams Phone Mobile solution from the Operator with compliance recording enabled. If for any reason, Microsoft Teams is down the operator has built a capability at network level that the users can continue to do regular mobile calls. Questions: Considering, that the compliance recording is enabled for the Teams Phone Mobile user. Now, since Teams is down the recording bot won’t join the call, but the call still connects without being recorded. This would be a violation. Is this understanding, correct? If the understanding is correct, can this be controlled within the Teams security group policies, or the operator will have to control it at network level i.e. if Teams is down any call does not connect?How do I get accurate dates for messages?
On a regular basis, Teams will show messages that are as old as a week ago as being sent "today". Is there a way of actually ensuring that the date is correct, or should this just be expected behavior? I tell you, I really miss Skype at this point. I don't know how Microsoft can mess up this badly on a chat program.Teams Calling Policies Rollout
I have been working on screen pops for inbound PSTN calls, specifically the "Open apps in browser for incoming PSTN calls" & "URL to open apps in browser for incoming PSTN calls" settings in Calling Policies. Is there any documentation on how the whole policy application process works in Teams? It seems to be frustratingly inconsistent. My experiences with updating the link used in calling policies with Windows Desktop clients: During the first production rollout, it took days for some clients to pick up changes to the link. I am logging which pop screen is activated and saw that some picked up the change in a couple of hours, but a few here and there took a couple of days. One lone straggler never picked up the policy change even after having him restart the app, then logout out of Teams and restart. He finally picked up the change after I toggled a policy switch off and on saving twice in between. If picked up within a few minutes. During testing this week, I changed the link in the calling policy, and it did not take effect even after 24 hours on the test clients. I again made a couple of tweaks to the policy, saved the policy, reversed the changes, saved again and within a few minutes, the policy applied to the test clients. A day later, I opened a client using the same Teams account on a different computer and it still had the old policy. Several hours later, it was still using the old settings. Signing out/into teams and restarting the app did not trigger an update to policies. About twelve hours ago, I made a policy change and so far, the client hasn't picked up the change. I shut down Teams, deleted the %appdata%\Teams folder and restarted the app. Interestingly, the %appdata%\Teams folder has not been recreated. Most apps recreate their folder right at launch, but it's been half an hour. The client is still using the old link setting. Questions: Does anyone know if the 24 hours for policies to deploy is for the cloud to deploy, or for the client to check for updates? Does anyone know a reliable way to force a desktop client to refresh policies? Do certain policy changes trigger a more immediate rollout? I seem to remember the Lync/Skype For Business clients having a scheduled update cycle for policies, but there were ways to force it to refresh by deleting files/folders, specific setting or running commands. Testing aside, the fact that a policy change was never picked up in a week by at least one client, makes me wonder how many clients are running on outdated policies that we can't verify.
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