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The feature isexpected to start rolling out in May, though that date is subject to change.

Microsoft updated the rollout timeline for the feature recently.

Microsoft Teams screen sharing with chat

A compact view of the meeting chat will only be visible to the presenter while they share their screen.

No admin action is required."

This small addition will help meeting hosts stay engaged with attendees without interrupting a presentation.

The feature allows a shared screen to remain the focus of the meeting.

Microsoft Teams web client on Edge

As illustrated by Microsoft in the image above, the chat window only appears for the presenter.

The feature should ship to Microsoft Teams desktop clients in the near future, including Windows and macOS.

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