How to Prevent Teams from Showing Away Status When Idle

Learn how to keep Microsoft Teams active and prevent 'Away' status using simple methods.

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To prevent Teams from showing you as 'Away' when idle, you can use a script or an app to simulate mouse movements. Another option is to change your Teams status manually: click on your profile picture, select your status, and choose 'Available'. Regularly interact with your computer to ensure you're marked as active.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does Microsoft Teams show me as away? Microsoft Teams shows you as 'Away' when your device is idle for a certain period. This is to reflect your availability.
  2. What methods can I use to stay active on Microsoft Teams? You can use scripts or applications to simulate mouse movement, or manually change your status to 'Available' when needed.
  3. Can I stop Teams from changing my status automatically? Yes, by regularly interacting with your device or using software to simulate activity, you can prevent automatic status changes.
  4. How can I manually change my Teams status? Click on your profile picture in Teams, select your status from the dropdown menu, and choose 'Available' or another appropriate status.

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