check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
Introducing a new mode for Interpreter that enables consecutive interpretation for the entire meeting. When enabled, interpretation becomes a shared experience for everyone in the meeting, not just for private listening. This mode supports bidirectional translation between a selected language pair (e.g., English and Spanish).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-02-13
updated:
2026-02-13
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams has introduced Consecutive Mode for Interpreter, allowing interpreters to translate after a speaker finishes a segment, supporting bidirectional translation between language pairs like English and Spanish, and is available on Android, Desktop, iOS, Linux, and Mac.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
The introduction of consecutive interpretation mode may lead to confusion among users who are not familiar with the new feature, potentially disrupting the flow of meetings and causing frustration.
- roles: Meeting Participants, Interpreters
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-consecutive-interpretation-in-microsoft-teams/
Technical Compatibility Issues
If the new interpretation mode is implemented without proper testing, it may lead to technical issues such as audio lag or failure to connect, impacting the overall meeting experience.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/ba-p/3856780
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