Teams offers meeting tools to manage time and reduce distractions
Microsoft Teams includes several meeting and messaging tools beyond chats and video calls that can help people manage time, reduce distractions and catch up on discussions. The article outlines four features that may be useful for people working remotely or communicating in busy environments.
A meeting countdown timer can run for up to 100 minutes and is visible to presenters, but works only in scheduled meetings. Voice isolation uses a voice profile to reduce background noise; live transcription provides near real time text with speaker labels, subject to administrator settings, and attendees are notified when it starts. The supplied article text cuts off while introducing a fourth feature, so its details are not available.
In short
- Teams has tools beyond chats and video calls.
- Meeting timers support scheduled meetings for up to 100 minutes.
- Voice isolation and live transcription can help during calls.
Explained simply
Microsoft Teams is a communication service from Microsoft that lets people exchange messages and hold online meetings. It is used by organisations and individuals, including people working remotely or in noisy, busy settings.
In a Teams meeting, presenters can use a countdown timer, while voice isolation can reduce background noise. Live transcription displays spoken words with labels showing who is speaking, though availability can depend on an organisation’s settings.
These tools may help people keep meetings on time, follow what is being said and revisit discussions. Their usefulness depends on how a meeting is set up and which features an organisation allows.
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Originally published by Engadget as “4 important features you should know if you use Microsoft Teams”.