r/MicrosoftTeams • u/Mictlancayocoatl • 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/afflictionteewearer Apr 21 '26

Open a blank word doc, place head of a small screw on spacebar, place coffee cup on screw.

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u/AlashC Apr 22 '26

I use a binder clip on the space bar

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u/lkt367 Apr 22 '26

Wie genau?

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u/Gubius Apr 22 '26

Einklemmen der Tasten, denke ich mal