

There is no difference in sounds between the two user experiences. These updated sounds will play in both Skype for Business and Lync. Skype for Business elements you'll see when using the Lync experienceĪdditionally, you'll notice that some of the sounds, such as joining a conference call, have changed in Skype for Business. The table below shows what you saw in Lync 2013 and what you'll see now in Lync.

No need to worry because these elements work the same way as their Lync counterparts. If your company chooses to stick with the Lync experience, you'll still encounter some Skype for Business elements in your system tray and in the Office apps that you use every day.

Why use the old look when a new one is available? Usually because IT wants to do some internal testing, or schedule the roll-out for a particular time, or prepare customized training and job aids to facilitate the transition to the new look and feel. The version number is listed at the top of the screen, as shown in this example: How do I know what version I have? In Skype for Business click > Help > About Skype for Business.
