With the announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft not only unveiled an overhauled UI but also introduced several other new features across the OS. One of them is a handy Microsoft Teams chat integration in the Windows 11’s taskbar. Also accessible via the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut Windows key + C, the feature makes it easier to open Teams chats for consumers. But if you are not the biggest fan of the chat integration, here’s how you can disable Microsoft Teams chat icon in the taskbar on Windows 11 right now.

There are multiple ways to hide the new Microsoft Teams flyout from the taskbar. We have detailed all the methods, and you can go with the one you are comfortable with. So without further delay, let’s check out the steps involved in hiding Microsoft Teams chat from the taskbar in Windows 11.

  • Hide Microsoft Teams Chat Icon Using Taskbar Context Menu
  • Disable Microsoft Teams Chat Icon Using Taskbar Settings
  • Remove Chat Icon from Taskbar Using Windows Settings App
  • Disable Teams Chat Using Group Policy Editor
  • Microsoft Teams in Windows 11 Taskbar Seems Useful - Why Would Anyone Disable It?

Hide Microsoft Teams Chat Icon Using Taskbar Context Menu

The easiest way to hide the new Chat integration in the Windows 11 taskbar is right from the taskbar itself. All you have to do is right-click the new Chat icon (purple icon with a video camera glyph) and choose the “Hide from taskbar” option.

  1. Another way to disable the Microsoft Teams Chat icon is from Taskbar Settings. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar and choose “Taskbar settings”.

Remove Chat Icon from Taskbar Using Windows Settings App

You can also remove the new Chat icon from the taskbar through the Settings app. This method looks similar to the previous one but could be helpful for novice users. So follow the steps below to disable the Chat from Teams integration in the taskbar.

Disable Teams Chat Icon Using Group Policy Editor

If you prefer disabling the feature through group policy editor, you can do that too. To do that, follow the steps below:

  1. Up next, navigate to “Administrative Templates” from Computer Configuration.

Now that you know how to disable Chat from the taskbar, at least some of you might be wondering why someone would disable this nifty chat feature. After all, it looks neat and gives quick access to chats, right? Well, it does, but that’s where things get complicated. Let me explain.

Remove Microsoft Teams Chat Icon from Taskbar in Windows 11

That brings us to the end of the article. We hope this tutorial helped you get rid of the new Chat feature from Microsoft Teams in the taskbar on your Windows 11 PC. If you found this guide helpful, check out our articles on customizing the taskbar in Windows 11, turning off notifications in Windows 11, and useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.