April 2022 update: New features will allow presenters to decide how they will be shown in these modes. In Standout mode, you will be able to choose to appear on the left or right and adjust the overlaid video feed size. You can also customise your location on Reporter and Side-by-side modes. Your choices will be remembered for future presentations. Updates due early to late April 2022.
TL;DR:
This release will allow presenters, while sharing a screen in Presenter modes, to be able to present in two new presentation layouts in an immersive experience alongside their content. Due mid-August to mid-September on Microsoft Teams desktop app for both Windows and Mac. Available now.
Details:
Currently, when using a Teams desktop app, presenters can connect to the Teams meetings and use Standout presenter mode when sharing screen. This release will allow presenters, while sharing a screen in Presenter modes, to be able to present in two new presentation layouts in an immersive experience alongside their content.
1. Side-by-side. When a presenter selects Side-by-side mode, participants will see the presenter’s video feed and content overlaid on a background image:
2. Reporter mode. In Reporter mode, participants will see the presenter’s video feed superimposed over the background image while having the content over their shoulder, placed diagonally:
3. Standout mode:
Meeting presenters:
- Can customise the background image before starting the presentation
- Can easily enable or disable the video feed during the presentation from the sharing bar
Related links:
Engage your audience with presenter modes (microsoft.com)
Availability:Rolling out between now (some already have this) and mid-September on Teams desktop app for both Windows and Mac. Available now.
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