Custom status messages for availability context
Teammates can now set custom status messages to share what they're doing beyond just availability, such as working heads-down on a project, stepping away temporarily, or being out of office.
Availability only tells part of the story. With custom status messages, teammates can share what’s actually going on: whether they’re heads down on a project, stepping away for a bit, or out of office.
That context shows up across the inbox, so you can hand off work, ask for help, or loop someone in without interrupting their flow while keeping conversations moving for your customers.
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