Scalable UI (zoom feature)

It would be great to have the Teams desktop app UI to be manually scalable. The default scaling should be set based on the system settings for scaling, but the UI should be scalable independent of this.

(should I mention Slack allows zoom in/out with Ctrl+ + and Ctrl+- key combinations and Ctrl+0 restores default setting)

I find the desktop UI too small for my eyes. I do have scaling enabled on my Windows computer, and other apps and programs work well, but the Teams client bothers me being too small.

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Lenard shared this idea · Nov 3, 2016 · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →

completed ·

AdminSuphatra (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Nov 2, 2018

This is DONE!

Email me if you ever have any problems with it, so I can re-open the ticket. My email is sparavi (at) Microsoft (dot) com.

Thanks,
Suphatra

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in testing ·

AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Sep 6, 2018

Some users have stated CTRL + is not zooming, would you please email me your logs to TEAMSML@microsoft.com , subject “Zooming Issue – CTRL +”
Logs can be generated by hitting CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+1 and they will appear in your Downloads folder titled something like “MSTeams Diagnostics Log xxxxxxxxx.txt”

It looks like the MAC zoom item is “in testing” from the latest feedback I received. It should be coming soon though, I’ll keep you posted as I get more information from the feature team.

COMPLETED:
The zoom feature has released to the public and is considered completed. Using CRTL + or CTRL – zoom in and out on a Windows PC. There is also an UI element stating your current zoom level is available.
Settings within the UI to preset your zoom preference is now is not completed.

Thank you for all the feedback and support!
-Warren

in testing ·

AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Sep 6, 2018

It looks like the MAC zoom item is “in testing” from the latest feedback I received. It should be coming soon though, I’ll keep you posted as I get more information from the feature team.

Thank you for all the feedback and support!
-Warren

in testing ·

AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Jul 24, 2018

Settings within the UI to preset your zoom preference is now in testing! I will change the status of this item to reflect the last piece of this ask.

COMPLETED:
The zoom feature has released to the public and is considered completed. Using CRTL + or CTRL – zoom in and out on a Windows PC. This functionality is also available on the Mac. There is also an UI element stating your current zoom level is available.

Thank you for all the feedback and support!
-Warren

partially done ·

AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Jul 6, 2018

The zoom feature has released to the public ring. Using CRTL + or CTRL – zoom in and out on a Windows PC. This functionality is also available on the Mac.

Currently there isn’t an UI element that tells you your current zoom level but that, along with Settings within the UI to preset your zoom preference, will be coming a bit later.

Therefore, I will flag this item as “Partially Complete” until settings feature is enabled.

Thank you for all the feedback and support!
-Warren

working on it ·

AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) responded · Apr 12, 2018

Zooming is being worked upon and making some great progress. No specific timeline yet, but it is coming along nicely and I think you will be happy.

I’ll provide more updates as they become available.

Stay tuned. :)
-Warren

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Joel commented · October 8, 2018 8:48 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Same issue. When zoom is set to lower percentage, when I type in the textbox, the chat window scrolls downward through every keypress. When zoom is 100%, no scrolling messages when typing.
Anonymous commented · October 4, 2018 9:37 AM · Flag as inappropriate

110% would be the sweet spot for me personally, but it jumps from 100% to 120%. Could you possibly add more granularity?
Anonymous commented · September 12, 2018 8:59 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Yes! I observe the same issue.
If the zoom is set to 85% weird movement happens.
I even had the screen scrolling ever so slowly downwards a bit, at, a, time - only because the zoom setting. Change to 100% - all fine!
Kyle Then commented · September 7, 2018 5:45 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Ctrl and the + on the numpad doesn't work for me. The Ctrl and the - on the numpad does. If I use ctrl and the + = button next to backspace it does work to zoom. This is windows.
AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) commented · September 6, 2018 11:07 AM · Flag as inappropriate

I'll check on the CTRL + and two finger pinch zoom... let me get back to you.
Anonymous commented · September 6, 2018 10:15 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Just tested this and work on keys, however am I the only one wondering why Zoom in Teams isn't 2 finger pinch and zoom compatible on a SP4 running Win10?
Renato Pereira commented · September 6, 2018 9:43 AM · Flag as inappropriate

>>> "ctrl +" is not working but you can use "CTRL + Shift + Mouse Scroll"
Renato Pereira commented · September 6, 2018 9:40 AM · Flag as inappropriate

'ctrl +' is not working
Renato Pereira commented · September 6, 2018 9:39 AM · Flag as inappropriate

very nice feature!!!!!

But the scroll bar (horizontal) reduces the size also.... can it be more 'robust'??
JZ commented · August 31, 2018 7:22 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Issue: Message box would shake [5-7mm] while actively typing out messages.

Occurrence: Only after zooming in/out of chat window.
Jake Edwards commented · August 28, 2018 7:00 PM · Flag as inappropriate

The steps are too big -- 85% to 100% is a big jump.
I personally would prefer more granular options around the 100% mark.

Perhaps 10% or 5% increments?
LisaJo commented · August 23, 2018 7:15 AM · Flag as inappropriate

I tested the desktop app. "Ctrl -" works but "Ctrl +" does not. Freaked me out because now the text is microscopic as a resulting of testing it. BUT, I found that "Ctrl -> scroll button on my mouse" works in both directions: zoom in and zoom out. Whew! I thought I was going to have to get a magnifying glass! LOL!

You're almost there. Fix the "Cntrl +" please.
Jeromy Grimmett commented · August 23, 2018 2:52 AM · Flag as inappropriate

IT WORKS!!!! YES!!!!!

Just tried it... Works!!!

Thank you so much!!!
victor commented · August 21, 2018 2:04 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Hello
I have the following version of the MS Team App on my Surface Pro but the zoom keys still do not have any impact when I am in an excel spreadsheet.
You have Microsoft Teams Version 1.1.00.19257 (64-bit). It was last updated on 8/13/18.

I must be missing something else ?
Paul McDonough commented · August 17, 2018 3:16 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Dont know if its just me but no new updates have been pushed to the clients since the 31st July but no mention of this feature? https://support.office.com/en-us/article/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-d7092a6d-c896-424c-b362-a472d5f105de?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US#PickTab=Desktop_and_web
Paul McDonough commented · August 11, 2018 10:35 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Now the 11th of August and I'm still on the update released on the 31st July.... how long should i expect for the updates to land?
lfronzoli commented · August 8, 2018 8:33 AM · Flag as inappropriate

I'm fully up-to-date on Win 10, I'm in the early update nonsense, and I cannot zoom... super sad :(
Paul McDonough commented · July 31, 2018 12:33 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Just tested on Mac with update 1.1.00.19253 installed 31st July but no zoom options here.....
Jeromy Grimmett commented · July 31, 2018 3:57 AM · Flag as inappropriate

@Warren - Just tried the zoom feature, and it's not working that I can see/tell. I have confirmed I have the latest Teams client and it is up to date per "Check for updates", but still a no go.

Am I missing something?

Regards,
Jeromy
AdminWarren (Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams) commented · July 23, 2018 12:00 PM · Flag as inappropriate

@Jane - being released to the public ring means the feature has released to the general public. It may take several days for the update to hit your particular computer.

I don't know the exact timing but my understanding is it can take up to a couple weeks for all computers to receive a new update.