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How inept can MS be

Kirk Brewer 0 Reputation points
2025-12-09T17:12:09.02+00:00

Why in a professional office tool such as Teams do we have emojis. This is office decorum not public media platform. This is not a platform for selfie motivated chat emotions art. What .. WHAT is MS thinking? I would gladly pay a 1000.00 a year fee to get rid of this junk. Heart emoji added to a gender neutral office contact, ... it happened. Thanks MS for giving HR a full sensitivity training agenda. Not really a question . Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | Other

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-09T17:12:18.0466667+00:00
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    Microsoft Teams has integrated features like emojis to enhance user engagement and communication within the platform. While some users may feel that emojis detract from a professional atmosphere, they are intended to provide a more expressive way to communicate, similar to how people might use them in personal messaging apps. The ability to use custom emojis and reactions allows teams to foster a more relaxed and creative environment, which can be beneficial for team dynamics.

    However, Microsoft does provide administrative controls that allow organizations to manage these features according to their preferences. Admins can enable or disable the use of custom emojis and set policies on who can create or delete them, ensuring that the tool aligns with the organization's culture and standards.

    If emojis are not suitable for your workplace, it may be worth discussing with your IT or admin team about adjusting the settings to better fit your office decorum.

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