Description
We are improving the live captions experience in Microsoft Teams with new viewing layouts and streamlined configuration options. Users can now view live captions in a new right-side panel, in addition to the existing options of viewing them at the top or bottom of the screen, or popping them out into a separate window. We are also making it easier to manage caption settings directly within the meeting. By clicking the existing gear icon in the live captions pane, users will see a consolidated menu to quickly configure spoken language, caption styles, and profanity filters without navigating to separate settings panels. Additionally, this menu includes a new toggle to turn on live captions by default for all meetings, as well as a new thumbs-up/thumbs-down feedback mechanism to easily share input on the captioning experience.
Change History
August 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Updated
Status
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In development
New
Rolling out
Modified Date
Previous
2026-07-15T22:55:27.000Z
New
2026-08-12T22:47:48.000Z
July 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Release Phase
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General Availability
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Modified Date
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2026-07-14T22:41:38.000Z
New
2026-07-15T22:55:27.000Z
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