Microsoft Teams is one of the most widely used platforms for connecting people in business and education, a position it is set to maintain now that Skype has been retired. Since its launch, one key feature was notably missing—until now. The new “Prevent Screen Capture” feature has recently rolled out for Windows and Android devices, giving meeting organizers the power to block participants from taking screenshots or recording the screen during calls.
This feature is disabled by default but can be activated by the meeting organizer under the Advanced Protection section in the Meeting Options menu. Once enabled, it blocks native screen capture tools like the Print Screen key for all attendees, and also prevents many third-party screen capture apps from working. When someone tries to take a screenshot using third-party apps, the captured image will display a black rectangle overlay obscuring the Teams window’s content. On Android devices, attempts to record the screen trigger a notification informing users that recording is blocked. However, it’s important to note that external devices like smartphones can still capture the screen. For users on unsupported platforms such as macOS or iOS, meetings with screen capture prevention enabled will restrict them to audio-only participation.
Additional Microsoft Teams Updates
Along with Prevent Screen Capture, the November 13 update introduced several other enhancements. Executable files are now blocked from being shared in chats to enhance protection against malware. Private messages in private channels are now routed to a group mailbox, and meeting scheduling within private channels is supported—with the maximum member limit expanding substantially from 250 to 5,000.
Another major addition is the introduction of Immersive Events, which take place in a customizable 3D environment featuring models, videos, and images. These events support up to 300 participants, each represented by a 3D avatar. The space includes spatial audio, enabling multiple simultaneous conversations without overlap, helping prevent meetings from becoming chaotic. Scheduling Immersive Events requires a Teams Premium license, but attendees do not need a subscription to join.
If you have a Teams Premium subscription but cannot see these features yet, ensure that your app is updated. Desktop users can update Teams manually via the toolbar by selecting Update and Restart, while mobile users can get the latest version from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
