how to create a personal note under my name in Teams like in Skype for business

Hi @Wong, Grace - 2 

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Regarding your question about create a personal note under your name in Teams to let others know what you're up to. Here are some steps you can take: 

• Click your profile picture in the top-right corner. 
• Select “Set status message.” 
• In the text box, type your message (e.g., “Good morning, I’m training in a meeting” or “Unavailable until 1 PM today”). 
• Select the “Show when people message me” option to have it show when someone starts a conversation with you. 
• Set a time frame from the “Clear status message after” drop-down list to decide how long your status stay visible. 
• Click on "Done". 

This status will appear under your name in chats and contact cards, letting others know your availability with just a glance. 

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I hope the information provided proves useful. Please proceed with the outlined steps and let me know whether they resolve the issue. If not, I’ll be glad to continue working with you to find a solution. 

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