check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will introduce pop-out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in meetings, enhancing flexibility and accessibility. The rollout will occur between mid-June and mid-August 2025, varying by release type. Users can drag and resize these pop-outs for better customization. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated May 15, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing the ability to pop out live captions (including live translated captions) and Real-Time Text (RTT) in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls. This new functionality gives users more flexibility and control over how they view text-based communication during meetings, supporting both accessibility and multitasking needs.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484113.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously mid-May).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by mid-July 2025 (previously mid-May).
General Availability (GCCH): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously mid-June).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early August 2025 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July).
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Created:
2025-04-22
updated:
2025-05-16
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that allows users to pop out and reposition live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) during meetings, enhancing multitasking and accessibility without requiring any technical setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The introduction of pop-out live captions and RTT may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential disruptions in their meeting experience.
- roles: End Users, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=484113
Training and Documentation Needs
Existing training materials may become outdated, requiring updates to ensure users understand how to utilize the new features effectively, which could lead to initial user frustration if not addressed.
- roles: Trainers, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=484113
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-16 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce the ability to pop out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in meetings and calls, enhancing accessibility and multitasking. The rollout will occur from May to July 2025, depending on the user group. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and training materials updated. | Microsoft Teams will introduce pop-out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in meetings, enhancing flexibility and accessibility. The rollout will occur between mid-June and mid-August 2025, varying by release type. Users can drag and resize these pop-outs for better customization. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Last Updated | 04/22/2025 01:43:52 | 2025-05-15T18:38:25Z |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Messages | We're introducing the ability to pop out live captions (including live translated captions) and Real-Time Text (RTT) in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls. This new functionality gives users more flexibility and control over how they view text-based communication during meetings, supporting both accessibility and multitasking needs.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484113. [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 (GCCH): 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. | Updated May 15, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing the ability to pop out live captions (including live translated captions) and Real-Time Text (RTT) in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls. This new functionality gives users more flexibility and control over how they view text-based communication during meetings, supporting both accessibility and multitasking needs. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484113. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously mid-May). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late June 2025 (previously early May) and expect to complete by mid-July 2025 (previously mid-May). General Availability (GCCH): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2025 (previously early June) and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously mid-June). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early August 2025 (previously early July) and expect to complete by mid-August 2025 (previously mid-July). |
| 2025-05-16 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Pop out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in Teams meetings | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Pop out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in Teams meetings |
| 2025-05-16 | MC End Time | 08/25/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-09-29T09:00:00Z |
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