M365 Changelog: (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Share contact information of people in Microsoft Teams chat

Summary

Microsoft Teams now allows users to share contact information of someone who is not in a chat, making it easier for others to get to know other collaborators. The rollout will begin mid-January 2024 and complete by late January 2024 for Targeted Release, and early February 2024 to early April 2024 for Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No preparation is necessary, but internal documentation can be updated.

MC704192 – Updated June 6, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Users can now share the contact information of someone who is not in a chat to make it easy for others to confidently get to know other collaborators.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 375627

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: Microsoft will begin rolling out mid-January 2024 and expects to complete by late January 2024.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): Microsoft will begin rolling out early February 2024 and expects to complete by mid-June 2024 (previously late April).

How this will affect your organization:

Users can now easily share contact information in group chats.

RW1gmtj?ver=88d2
View image in new tab

RW1gjTq?ver=8d80
View image in new tab

RW1ghhr?ver=9ede
View image in new tab

RW1gmti?ver=1ac7
View image in new tab

What you need to do to prepare:

You may consider updating your internal documentation.