Short Version
Microsoft is simplifying the Microsoft Teams app bar as they try to create a cleaner, more focused workspace. Due early April 2026.
Details
Microsoft hopes to help you spend less time navigating with this update, which reduces visual clutter and gives you more control over how much space the app bar uses. Here are the main changes:
- The Teams app bar will have fewer visible elements by default.
- Overflow apps will move to a View more apps list.
- You can show or hide the app bar.
- Show or hide the app bar using keyboard shortcuts:
- Windows: Ctrl + \
- Mac: Cmd + \
This change is in addition to Microsoft hiding app names on the Teams app bar.
Availability
Due early April 2026.
Source, related links, and references
MC1234559.
Roadmap ID 557169.
Image(s): Microsoft.
See what’s new in Teams.
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1st March 2026, and kept up to date.
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