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RM561604Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android

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.

Description

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.

GA date: June CY2026

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3 versions tracked

Updated 2 times since May 7, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Jun 19, 2026 - 10:15 PMLatest - v3

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  2. Jun 11, 2026 - 11:15 PMv2

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