Upcoming Enhancements to Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat Controls

There are many kinds of meetings, and Teams is a great tool to have virtual meetings in. As an example, it is possible to get to the chat of the meeting and start the discussion up front or continue the discussions or ask follow up questions after the meeting is over.  But sometimes, there are scenarios where organizer would want to keep the chat closed for comments outside of the meeting timeframe. And here is a new feature coming our way, to control exactly that behavior. The Teams admin center will soon allow setting up policies that will enhance your control over meeting chats. These new options are designed to give administrators more flexibility in managing how and when participants can interact via chat during meetings. These options will be available across all platforms, including Teams for Windows and Mac desktops, Teams on the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This update is part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap   If you are an admin, here is where you can find and contro...

Clipchamp: Your "New" Video Editing Tool in Office 365

This isn't something brand new, but after talking to a lot of customers they are unaware of this great tool.

All Office 365 license holders are now licensed to use Microsoft Clipchamp. With Clipchamp users may combine video, images, and audio files with text and effects to create share-worthy videos. Whether you're a seasoned editor or just starting, Clipchamp's intuitive interface makes it easy to produce professional-quality videos.

You can access Clipchamp via the Clipchamp for Windows application or on desktop computers using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers. Additionally, you can edit and create videos directly in OneDrive or SharePoint, making it a versatile tool for all your video editing needs.

Clipchamp's user-friendly interface makes video editing accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise. You can seamlessly edit and create videos within OneDrive and SharePoint. Whether you're creating marketing videos, educational content, or personal projects, Clipchamp offers a wide range of features to suit your needs.

All Office 365 licensed users have access to the standard version of Clipchamp, but there is also a premium version available for users who need to produce high-quality 4K resolution content.

I hope you find Clipchamp as exciting and useful as I do. Happy video editing!