💡 Our Technical Review in summary
Summary
- Message ID: MC1151242 (Updated January 29, 2026)
- Feature: Enhanced organization chart experience within the Microsoft Teams Profile Card.
- Roadmap ID: 500696
- Timeline: Targeted Release begins mid-March 2026; General Availability begins late March 2026, with full rollout expected by early April 2026.
- Platforms: Microsoft Teams for Windows Desktop, Mac, and Web.
Impact
- UI/UX Enhancements: The organization chart will feature a modernized interface designed to streamline navigation and reduce the effort required to explore team structures.
- Improved Focus: When the manager chain is collapsed, the focused individual remains centered in the view, providing better visual context and clarity.
- Reduced Navigation Friction: Users can access different Profile Cards within the org chart view with fewer clicks.
- Navigation History: New navigation buttons will be introduced, allowing users to scroll back and forth through previously viewed individuals within the same Profile Card instance.
- Default Status: This feature will be enabled by default for all users. No administrative configuration or backend changes are required to activate it.
Action Required
- No Technical Action: There are no administrative controls or PowerShell commands required to manage this update.
- User Communication: IT admins should consider notifying users of these UI changes, particularly those who frequently use the org chart for internal navigation and networking.
- Documentation Update: Review and update internal training materials or help desk documentation that includes screenshots or instructions regarding the Microsoft Teams Profile Card and organization chart functionality.
- Monitoring: Track the rollout via the Microsoft 365 Message Center to ensure your tenant receives the update within the projected March–April 2026 window.
Microsoft Official Update
Service: N/A
Category: stayInformed
Severity: normal
Updated January 29, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We’re introducing an enhanced organization chart experience in the Profile Card in Microsoft Teams for Windows Desktop, Mac, and Teams on the web. This update improves the user interface and navigation while maintaining the core browsing functionality. These changes are based on user feedback to streamline org chart exploration and reduce friction in navigating team structures.
This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 500696.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-March 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete in late March 2026 (previously mid-February).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2026 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete in early April 2026 (previously late February).
How this affects your organization:
Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Teams on Windows Desktop, Mac, and web platforms.
What will happen:
- The organization chart in the Profile Card will receive UI/UX enhancements to improve navigation and usability.
- The focused individual remains centered when the manager chain is collapsed, improving visual clarity.
- Fewer clicks are needed to view another person’s Profile Card from the current view, reducing navigation effort.
- New navigation buttons allow users to scroll through previously viewed individuals within the same Profile Card instance, streamlining org chart exploration.
- The feature is enabled by default and requires no configuration changes.
Screenshot 1 – Updated Profile Card with centered individual and collapsed manager chain:
Screenshot 2 – Expanded organization chart view:
What you can do to prepare
- No admin action is required at this time.
- We recommend informing users about the improved navigation experience to help them take full advantage of the update.
- Update internal documentation or training materials if they reference the Profile Card experience.
Learn more (to be updated closer to rollout): Profile cards in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
