How to Change Idle Time in Microsoft Teams

How to Change Idle Time in Microsoft Teams

The purpose of the idle time feature is to help track user’s who have logged in to Microsoft Teams but have not interacted with the program during a specific timeframe. The change of the user’s status to “Away” may lead to some misunderstandings and wrong assumptions.

• Step 1 – Launch Microsoft Teams on the User’s Desktop

  

  The idle time feature is incorporated in all the versions of Microsoft Teams, including both the free and the paid versions of Microsoft Teams. Start by launching Microsoft Teams on the user’s desktop via the home or the start shortcut. The user can also opt for the web version of Microsoft Teams by opening this website on their web browser.

• Step 2 – Open the Profile Dropdown

  

  After the user has launched Microsoft Teams, they will now have access to the profile dropdown, where the user may edit or manipulate different aspects of their profile. To open the profile dropdown, the user will click their profile icon on the top right corner of the window.

• Step 3 – Set the User’s Profile Status

  

  Before the user should change the duration of their status, they must first set their profile status in Microsoft Teams. To change their status, the user will have to click the “Available” status to open the dropdown and then select their desired status from among these options.

• Step 4 – Click Set Status Message

  

  After the user has set their desired status, they may now proceed to change the duration of their status. This option can be accessed in the Set Status Message pane on the profile dropdown. Press the “Set Status Message” button on the profile dropdown to access this page.

• Step 5 – Choose a Duration for the Status

  

  After the user has successfully accessed the Set Status Message pane, they will now be able to select the duration of their status before it will be cleared and reset. Click the dropdown and select the appropriate timeframe the user wants their status to last.