Teams Calls - Is there a way to make Teams Calls window small or minimize by default?

Currently, there is no built-in feature in Microsoft Teams that allows users to set the default call window size to a minimized or smaller panel when receiving inbound calls. The Teams application typically opens the call window in a larger format, which can be cumbersome for users who handle a high volume of calls.

However, you can manually minimize the call window after answering, but this does not change the default behavior for future calls. It may be beneficial to provide feedback to Microsoft regarding this feature request, as they often consider user feedback for future updates.

For now, users may need to adapt their workflow to manage the call windows more effectively, such as using keyboard shortcuts for switching between calls or minimizing the window quickly after answering.

References:

• Teams calling overview

Hi @DB,  

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

Based on your description, the Teams Calls window currently expands to take up most of the screen during each incoming or active call, and you would like to have it minimized by default to maintain visibility of other desktop activities. We truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to outline the impact this has on your team’s workflow and efficiency during daily call operations. 

The reason this behavior occurs is that the Teams Calls window is designed to provide quick access to key call controls and display participant details prominently. At this time, Teams does not include a built-in option to automatically minimize or default incoming calls to the smaller pop-out view. However, there are some steps you can take to manage the call window size more efficiently: 

1. Start a call or answer an incoming one. 
2. In the active call window, select the Pop out call icon (square with an arrow) to open the call in a separate, smaller window. 

3. Once popped out, manually resize and position this window to your preferred location. Teams should remember this placement for the current session. 
4. To quickly switch between multiple calls, use the Calls app in the Teams sidebar — it allows you to manage active, held, and incoming calls without reopening large call windows. 
5. Optionally, keep the main Teams window minimized and only use the popped-out call controls for a less obstructive workflow. 

Microsoft is aware that many users performing high call volumes require more flexible screen management, and the Teams engineering team is actively exploring additional layout controls for future updates. 

Alternatively, as a forum moderator, I hope you understand that I don’t have the ability to modify or escalate product issues directly. However, I strongly recommend submitting your feedback through the Microsoft Teams · Community. This is the most effective way to ensure your voice reaches the product team and can be considered about how company-only contacts are handled in search results, with potential improvements being considered for future improvements. 

You've clearly identified a real-world challenge, and your suggestion reflects a deep understanding of user needs - feedback like yours is truly valuable and helps shape the future of Microsoft team.    

Sharing your experience through this channel is one of the most effective ways to advocate for improvements that benefit both you and the broader community.   

Once you’ve submitted your feedback, feel free to share the link here. I’d be happy to upvote it to help increase its visibility.     

Based on my research, I found that this feature is gradually being pushed to the end users. Please be patient and wait for the feature to appear. More information: Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365  

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