Details:
Currently, you see separate emoji, GIF and sticker pickers when composing a message or post in Teams:


With this update emojis, GIFs, and stickers will be combined in one picker under the smiley face icon. Clicking the smiley face will open the new, combined picker:


Note:
It is currently unknown if this update will impede the ability of the Fun Police in your organisation’s I.T. department to hide these light-hearted, efficient, people-connecting means of communication.

Availability:
Due early October to late November 2023.
Now due early to late November 2023.
Now due mid to late November 2023.
Now due mid to late February 2024.
Now due mid to late March 2024.
Now due early to late April.

Source, related links, and references:
MC674737.
Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 84023.

Page originally published:
13th September 2023 and kept up to date.

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