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Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android

Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando

Summary

The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

Status
Launched
General availability target
Jun 2026
Preview target
Not published
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD
Release phases
General Availability
Platforms
Android, Teams and Surface Devices
Source created
7 May 2026
Source modified
2 Sep 2026 · 2mo ago
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