Update your status or set a status message in Microsoft Teams (free)

In Microsoft Teams (free) you can change your status or set a status message.

Set your status message in Microsoft Teams (free):

Tap your profile picture or  More .
Tap Set status message.
Type your status message. You can choose to @mention people specifically, choose to Showwhen people message me, and if you want it to Clear after a certain period of time or never clear.

Tip: If you prefer not to be disturbed, you can check Show when people message me and your status message will display above their message to let people know you're unavailable.

Change your status in Microsoft Teams (free): 

Set your status message in Microsoft Teams (free):

To get to your profile picture:
- Open the mini Teams window in the taskbar.
- From Chat in Windows 11, select the Open Teams button.
Select your profile picture towards the top.
Select Set status message.
Type your status message. You can choose to @mention people specifically and choose if you want it to Clear after a certain period of time or never clear. If you prefer not to be disturbed, you can check Show when people message me and your status message will display above their message to let people know you're unavailable.

Note: The option to @mention and Show when people message me is not currently available in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11.
Select Done.

Change your status in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 10: 

Change your status in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11: 

To get to your profile picture:
- Open the mini Teams window in the taskbar.
- From Chat in Windows 11, select the Open Teams button.
Select your profile picture towards the top.
Select your current status and select what you want to update to:
- Available
- Busy
- Do not disturb
- Be right back
- Appear away
- Appear offline
- Reset status

Contact us

For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.