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scjoiner
Copper Contributor
Nov 12, 2024

Teams pulls up main window after switching application windows during a meeting

I hope I can explain this properly, please let me know if it isn't clear.

OS: macOS Sonoma

Teams version: 24277.3502.3161.3007

When I am in a Teams call, I will often need to temporarily switch windows to Chrome or another application. When I tab back to the Teams call, the Main Teams window will pop up on top of the call, which requires me to minimize it in order to view the call window. I haven't been able to find a setting that addresses this specifically. 

Simplified steps:

  1. Join a Teams call from the the primary Teams window or Outlook calendar
  2. Switch applications to something else - Slack, Chrome, etc.
  3. Click the Teams icon in the dock
  4. The Teams call will take focus
  5. The Teams main window automatically pops up overlays the call, hiding it

Thanks in advance for your help and please let me know if there is anything I can clarify.

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  • vrk's avatar
    vrk
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 24, 2025

    I am experiencing the same issue too. Isn't resolved yet. The only workaround at this point seems to be using the cmd+tab (⌘ + ↹) shortcut (instead of using the mouse) and switch to the Teams window at which point it retains the window which was last used (if its the Teams call, it'll show that)

  • derrickriley's avatar
    derrickriley
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 04, 2025

    I have the same issue. I also opened the settings window earlier in the day. Now, even after clicking X, any time I switch applications and come back, it opens the settings rather than the meeting I'm on. This is a stupidly infuriating problem!

  • rshestakou's avatar
    rshestakou
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 30, 2025

    I've been struggling with that for quite a while as well! The most disappointing thing in all of that it's that it worked up to some Teams version differently, i.e. as expected - bringing the meeting window on top when clicking the Teams icon in Dock - so I'm waiting for the change in every Teams update since then, but it's not returning back to the normal behavior.

  • rwicz's avatar
    rwicz
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 10, 2025

    Any updates on this? It's inefficient for users.

  • Ruba's avatar
    Ruba
    Copper Contributor
    Nov 26, 2024

    I have been struggling with this for long time and I could not find a solution

  • ssdd46's avatar
    ssdd46
    Copper Contributor
    Nov 13, 2024

    I'm experiencing the same issue; kindly advise on a resolution. Thx

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