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

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.

Added to roadmap: 7 mei 2026 | Last modified: 2 sep 2026

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