check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls on desktop and mobile, enhancing accessibility for users who are deaf, hard of hearing, neurodiverse, or have speech-related disabilities. The rollout starts in May for most users, with specific dates for different regions. No admin action is required.
Details:
We're introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) support in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls, available on both desktop and mobile platforms. RTT is an accessible communication method that transmits text character by character as it is typed, enabling more immediate and responsive text-based conversations. This enhancement supports inclusivity by providing an alternative communication channel for users who are deaf or hard of hearing, neurodiverse, or have speech-related disabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484119.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May and expect to complete by mid-May.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early May and expect to complete by mid-May.
General Availability (GCCH): We will begin rolling out early June and expect to complete by mid-June.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early July and expect to complete by mid-July.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-04-22
updated:
2025-05-16
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls on desktop and mobile devices, allowing live text communication where each letter appears as it's typed, enhancing accessibility for users with hearing or speech challenges.
Direct effects for Operations**
Real-Time Text (RTT) Implementation
Without preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of RTT, especially if they are unaware of how to use it or its benefits. This could lead to miscommunication during meetings as users adjust to the new feature.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Facilitators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=484119
Accessibility and User Experience
The lack of prior communication about RTT may result in underutilization of the feature by those who would benefit from it, such as users with disabilities, leading to a missed opportunity for improved communication and inclusivity in meetings.
- roles: Accessibility Coordinators, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=484119
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-16 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls on desktop and mobile, enhancing accessibility for users with hearing, speech, or neurodiverse conditions. The rollout starts in May 2025, with different timelines for various regions. No admin action is required; inform users and update documentation. | Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls on desktop and mobile, enhancing accessibility for users who are deaf, hard of hearing, neurodiverse, or have speech-related disabilities. The rollout starts in May for most users, with specific dates for different regions. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Last Updated | 04/22/2025 01:43:24 | 2025-05-15T20:06:03Z |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Messages | We're introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) support in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls, available on both desktop and mobile platforms. RTT is an accessible communication method that transmits text character by character as it is typed, enabling more immediate and responsive text-based conversations. This enhancement supports inclusivity by providing an alternative communication channel for users who are deaf or hard of hearing, neurodiverse, or have speech-related disabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484119. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025. | We're introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) support in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls, available on both desktop and mobile platforms. RTT is an accessible communication method that transmits text character by character as it is typed, enabling more immediate and responsive text-based conversations. This enhancement supports inclusivity by providing an alternative communication channel for users who are deaf or hard of hearing, neurodiverse, or have speech-related disabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484119. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May and expect to complete by mid-May. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early May and expect to complete by mid-May. General Availability (GCCH): We will begin rolling out early June and expect to complete by mid-June. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early July and expect to complete by mid-July. |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Real-Time Text (RTT) in Teams meetings and calls | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Real-Time Text (RTT) in Teams meetings and calls |
| 2025-05-16 | MC End Time | 06/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-29T09:00:00Z |
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