What's new in M365 at UM?

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UPDATED DEC 11, 2024 New features

New skin tone settings in Microsoft Teams

  • New skin tone settings in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature that allows users to select a skin tone for their emojis and reactions. This update aims to make the platform more inclusive and personalized. 

    • To change skin tone settings: 
      • Select Settings and more (…) > Settings > Appearance and accessibility
      • Select the option you want under Skin tone.

    For more information and detailed instructions, please refer to the following resources:

Manage Webinar and Town Hall communications

  • Manage Webinar and Town Hall communications – Templated emails are turned on automatically when you create either a webinar or town hall. Disabling automatic emails gives you control over your communications, allowing you to use the communication tools and avenues of your choice.  

    • To turn off webinar and town hall emails during scheduling: 
      • In the Details section of the scheduling window 
      • Go to Event access, and toggle Enable attendee emails off. 

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Did you know?

  • Clipchamp screen image
    Clipchamp Video Editor
  • sign with pronouns posted to it
    A poster board with pronouns written on sticky notes

  • Clipchamp Video Editor is now available at UM

    Clipchamp for education equips users with the ability to convey ideas visually, whether it’s creating demo videos, presentations, or multimedia projects, Clipchamp provides a canvas for your imagination to flourish. Clipchamp is available to all users with Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 licenses. 

    • Clipchamp can be accessed via:

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  • Pronouns on your profile in Microsoft 365 

    Correctly using someone’s pronoun is one of the most basic ways to show that we value being inclusive and respectful. You now have the option to include your preferred pronouns on your profile card.  Pronouns on your profile are visible to people at your work or school, including guest accounts.

    • To add your preferred pronouns to your profile card:
      • In Teams
        • Select your profile picture in the upper right corner of Teams, then select your name/email address.
        • On your profile card, select + Pronouns below your name. 
        • To add your pronouns, select from the examples (only available in English), or enter your own.
        • Select Save to update your profile. Changes are updated and reflected on your profile card immediately after you select Save.
        • Select Got it to exit the confirmation dialog.
      • In Outlook on the Web.
        • Open Outlook on the web and select your name or profile picture within Outlook Mail or Calendar.
        • On your profile card, select + Pronouns below your name.
        • To add your pronouns, select from the examples (only available in English), or enter your own. To delete, remove your pronouns. 
        • Select Save to update your profile. Changes are updated and reflected on your profile card immediately after you select Save.
        • Select Got it to exit the confirmation dialog.  
           

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