Microsoft Teams: Prevent presence transition to "Do not disturb" setting when screen sharing (GCC High, DoD)

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Microsoft Teams: Prevent presence transition to "Do not disturb" setting when screen sharing (GCC High, DoD) We're introducing a setting that allows users to opt-out of transitioning presence automatically to Do Not Disturb when presenting or screen sharing. This ensures that they can continue to receive calls, keeping them connected and responsive without manual presence adjustments. GA date: September CY2026 In development General Availability GCC High DoD Microsoft Teams Desktop Mac

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Microsoft Teams: Prevent presence transition to "Do not disturb" setting when screen sharing (GCC High, DoD) We're introducing a setting that allows users to opt-out of transitioning presence automatically to Do Not Disturb when presenting or screen sharing. This ensures that they can continue to receive calls, keeping them connected and responsive without manual presence adjustments. GA date: September CY2026 In development General Availability GCC High DoD Microsoft Teams Desktop Mac

Urgency: Monitor

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