Teams automatically sets your status as Away from Activewhen your mouse or keyboard remains inactive for 5 minutes.
For those who don’t want to appear “Away” during brief pauses, setting your status to “Busy” or “Do not Disturb” is a direct solution.
Additionally, if you want to maintain an active status, consider methods likescreen splitting,setting a custom message, andensuring your device remains active.
Set a Custom Status to Busy or Do Not Disturb
You canchange your activity statusmanually to override Teams from showing your status as away.
While changing your status, remember that the status you set will change the way you receive notifications. For starters, the Do Not Disturb and Busy statuses disable all notifications unless a member mentions you.
While you have the option to choose Available, this will not permanently set your status like the rest. If you remain inactive for 5 minutes or more, Teams will automatically change your status to Away.
Split Your Windows Screen
Teams will change your status to Away after some time when you minimize the program. This will be a bummer when you’re trying to multitask. Therefore, you may use a split-screen to always show your status as available even when you’re using a different program.
Tosplit your screen, drag the title bar ofMicrosoft Teamson either corner of your screen. When you see a translucent rectangle, let it go. Select the other application you want to open side-by-side.
Remember to move your cursor on the MS Teams side of the screen occasionally to avoid going idle.
Set a Custom Status Message
you may also set a status message to notify your teammates that you are still available. This simple gesture can help your colleagues a lot in acknowledging if you’re available. To set a status message on Microsoft Teams, follow these instructions:
Host a Private Meeting
you may host aprivate meetingas this will stop Teams from showing away. However, after starting a private meeting, set your status toAvailableso your status isn’t displayed asBusy.
