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MC1226220 — App names hidden in app bar for a cleaner, more focused experience

MC1226220Microsoft TeamsstayInformedUpdated: 20 March 2026

Microsoft Teams will hide app names by default in the app bar for a cleaner look, showing only icons with names visible on hover or keyboard focus. Users can re-enable names via Settings. Rollout begins late April 2026 for commercial tenants, excluding EDU, with no admin changes needed.

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Applies to: Microsoft Teams
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