Microsoft Teams now supports Live Reactions within meetings

Emojis are here to help you express yourself within Teams meetings.



What you need to know


Microsoft Teams now supports Live Reactions within meetings.
With Live Reactions, you can show emojis in real time to convey messages.
Support for Live Reactions is rolling out to Microsoft Teams today.


One of the challenges of communicating with virtual meetings is getting the "feel" of a room. Between lag, people not having webcams, and not being able to see everyone up close at once, it can be challenging to gauge people's reactions. It's also difficult to convey emotions without interrupting a meeting. Microsoft is hoping to change that with Live Reactions, which are available in Microsoft Teams starting today (via OnMSFT).

Live Reactions allow people to show emojis over their photo or video in real time within Teams meetings. For example, if a presenter asks a question, people can show a quick thumbs up or down to show if they understand. People can also use hearts, clapping hands, an...