Pronoun Feature: All you need to know

 

How do I add, change or delete my pronouns?

• Open your profile card in Teams or Outlook on the web. To open your profile card in Teams, you can select your profile picture in the upper right corner of Teams. To open your profile card in Outlook on the web, select your name or profile picture in Outlook Mail.

• On your profile card, select + Pronouns or the pronouns listed below your name.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To add or change your pronouns, select from the examples (only available in English), or enter your own. To delete, remove your pronouns. In the example below, Elvia Atkins has chosen She/Her. The preview window also shows the chosen pronouns.  ​​​​​​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Select Save and then Got it. Changes are updated immediately.

 

What are pronouns?

Pronouns, in this context, are simply the words we use to replace someone’s name in a sentence. Pronouns exist in many languages, as do gender neutral versions of them. For example, in English common pronouns include “she, “ “her,” “he,” “him,” and the gender neutral “they” and “them.”

While “they” and “them” are the most used gender-neutral pronouns in English, there are many more that we can use too. Instead of “they,” “them,” “their,” or “themself,” additional pronouns include: “sie,” “hir,” “hirs,” “hirself” or “zie,” “zir,” “zirs,” or “zirself.”

 

Why should I add pronouns to my profile?

Correctly using someone’s pronoun is one of the most basic ways to show that we value being inclusive and respectful. When we are referred to with the wrong pronoun, it may make us feel disrespected, invalidated, and alienated. In a hybrid multicultural workplace, the simple act of using the right pronouns can help build trust and improve communication among colleagues. If your Administrator has turned on pronouns in Microsoft 365, you have the option to include them on your profile card.

 

 

Who can see my pronouns?

Anyone that has an account in your organization, including guest accounts, can see pronouns on profiles.

In scenarios where users have been directory synced into AD or AAD, users that are resolved with the same tenantID are able to see pronouns on profiles.

Your pronouns are available to everyone in your organization. It's not possible to hide pronouns from certain users in your organization, including guest accounts.

 

Are there any restrictions in the pronouns field?

You can enter up to 30 characters, including spaces.

 

How long does it take for others to see pronoun updates on my profile?

When you add, change, or delete your pronouns, changes are updated immediately.