Microsoft Teams finally lets you edit the name in video calls
By ForGeeks Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular video conferencing solutions, but users often complain about the lack of basic features. One such feature was changing the displayed name during a meeting, something many people have been waiting for.
What’s changed?
Microsoft has officially announced that users can now edit their name in Teams meetings. It’s a small but important innovation, especially considering that similar features have long been available in Zoom and other platforms.
On Microsoft’s feedback portal, users have been actively demanding that this option be implemented — the request received 1,463 votes. More than 87,000 users have been looking for a way to change their name in Teams, but until now it hasn’t been possible.
Why do I need this?
How do I change my name in Microsoft Teams?
The feature is available in the new Teams client on Windows, Mac, and the web version. However, you need to be a member of Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted Release to use it. The option is disabled by default, and an administrator must enable Show preview features in the update policy.
- Click «People» in the meeting dashboard.
- Hover over your name in the attendee list, click «Advanced», then select «Edit Name»
- Enter a new name and click «Save»
