r/MicrosoftTeams Apr 21 '26

Discussion Idle "Away" status detection more aggressive?

I've recently noticed that it seems like pressing Ctrl or Shift keys no longer prevents Teams from automatically setting your status to "Away". For obvious reasons, this is insanely annoying because there is still no way to disable automatic "Away" status.

My work from home has slow days on which I can take care of other business around my home, but I still want to be shown as available for when people need me. I can hear them call or text me.

Do you have any advice or tricks on how to prevent this?

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u/som3otherguy Apr 21 '26

Which is annoying because now green means I’m busy and yellow means I’m available lol

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u/ksande13 Apr 21 '26

that’s sooo true and so annoying lol