How To Set Custom Status Messages In Microsoft Teams

One of the most useful features of Microsoft Teams is the ability to set custom status messages, which can help team members communicate their availability, location, or current task.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to set custom status messages in Microsoft Teams.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Teams

The first step is to open Microsoft Teams on your computer or mobile device. You can do this by clicking on the Teams icon in the taskbar or by searching for it in the Start menu.

Step 2: Click on your Profile Picture

Once you’re in Microsoft Teams, click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu with several options.

Step 3: Click on Set Status Message

In the dropdown menu, click on the “Set status message” option. This will open a window where you can set your custom status message.

Step 4: Type in your Custom Status Message

In the “Set status message” window, you can type in your custom status message. This can be anything you want, such as “In a meeting,” “Working from home,” or “On vacation.” You can also include emojis or other characters to make your message stand out.

Step 5: Choose your Status Duration

Next, you can choose how long you want your custom status message to be displayed. You can choose a specific time, such as 30 minutes or 1 hour, or you can choose to have it displayed until you manually change it.

Step 6: Save your Status Message

Once you’ve typed in your custom status message and chosen the duration, click on the “Done” button to save your status message. Your status message will now be displayed next to your profile picture in Microsoft Teams.

Step 7: Edit or Delete your Status Message

If you need to edit or delete your custom status message, simply click on your profile picture again and select “Set status message” from the dropdown menu. From there, you can edit your message or delete it altogether.

In conclusion, setting custom status messages in Microsoft Teams is a quick and easy way to communicate your availability, location, or current task to your team members. By following these simple steps, you can create a custom status message that will help you stay connected and productive.