This Tiny Tweak to Microsoft Teams Will Make Meetings Smoother

This Tiny Tweak to Microsoft Teams Will Make Meetings Smoother

Have you ever sat through a Microsoft Teams meeting and found yourself silently groaning every time someone said, “Next slide, please”?

You’re not alone. We’ve all been there—watching a presenter pause mid-sentence, trying to flag down the person with control of the slides. It’s awkward, inefficient, and totally disrupts the flow of a meeting.

But there’s good news on the horizon. Microsoft is rolling out a small but mighty update to Microsoft Teams that promises to make meetings and webinars a lot smoother.

Let’s Back Up—What Is Microsoft Teams, Anyway?

Just in case you’re new to it, Microsoft Teams is part of the Microsoft 365 suite and serves as an all-in-one communication and collaboration platform. It combines video meetings, chat, file sharing, and real-time collaboration into a single, easy-to-use interface.

Whether your business operates remotely, in-office, or somewhere in between, Teams is built to keep everyone connected without the need to bounce between different apps.

And with so many companies relying on it for everything from daily check-ins to full-blown webinars, it’s no surprise that Microsoft is continuously improving the experience.

A Long-Requested Feature Is Finally Here

Let’s get to the update: Microsoft Teams is introducing multi-presenter slide control.

Currently, when you're co-presenting in Teams, only one person has control of the presentation. Everyone else? They’re stuck saying, “Next slide, please,” which might as well be the unofficial slogan of online meetings.

This new feature changes that.

With multi-presenter control, the meeting host can assign slide control to multiple people. That means when it’s someone else’s turn to present their portion of the deck, they can simply advance the slides themselves—no hand signals or awkward pauses required.

Why This Update Matters

On the surface, it might seem like a minor tweak. But in practice, it can significantly improve the professionalism and flow of your meetings. Presenters can transition smoothly without interruption, the audience stays engaged, and the meeting feels more like a seamless conversation than a stop-and-go slideshow.

It’s a small change with a big impact—especially for businesses that rely on Microsoft Teams for client pitches, internal updates, or team training sessions.

This feature has already started rolling out, starting with the Windows desktop version of Teams. While it’s not available everywhere just yet, it’s coming—and it’s one of those updates that will quickly become essential.

More Than Just Slide Control: Teams Keeps Evolving

Microsoft Teams has seen steady improvements over the past few years. Alongside this new feature, recent updates include real-time in-call messaging (perfect for quietly sharing links or notes), better background noise suppression, and enhanced integration with other Microsoft 365 apps.

These updates show that Microsoft is listening to users and actively improving Teams to better suit the modern workplace. The goal? Make Teams feel less like just another tool and more like a digital office space where real work happens—without friction.

Ready to Get the Most Out of Microsoft Teams?

If your business is already using Microsoft Teams—or thinking about adopting it—you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the full benefit of what it offers. That includes taking advantage of new features like multi-presenter slide control, as well as setting up Teams in a way that’s secure, scalable, and tailored to your business needs.

At Elite Technology Solutions Group, we help businesses unlock the full potential of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365. From initial setup to ongoing support and training, we make sure your tools actually work for you.

Take the First Step Toward Smoother, Safer Collaboration

And while we’re talking about productivity, let’s not forget about protection. Every tool you use—Teams included—needs to be part of a secure, well-managed IT environment.

Get your cyber security prevention evaluated by Elite Technology Solutions Group today. We’ll help you spot any gaps, reduce your risk, and ensure your systems and data are safe—so your team can keep working smoothly and confidently.

Contact us today to get started.