check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Viva Engage will support 14 new languages starting mid-July 2025. Users can select these languages via web, desktop, Teams, and mobile apps. No admin action is required, but reviewing language settings and notifying users is recommended. New languages include Arabic, Vietnamese, and more.
Details:
Viva Engage is adding support for 11 new languages and 3 regional variants, making the platform more inclusive and accessible for global users. This update enhances communication and collaboration across multilingual teams.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-July 2025 and is expected to complete by late July 2025.
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Created:
2025-07-03
updated:
2025-07-03
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Language Configuration Issues
If the new language options are rolled out without prior preparation, users may face confusion or miscommunication due to incorrect language settings, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/07/01/viva-engage-expands-language-support-to-14-new-languages/
User Training Gaps
Without notifying users about the new language options, there may be a lack of understanding on how to change language settings, resulting in a poor user experience and potential disengagement from the platform.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/07/01/viva-engage-expands-language-support-to-14-new-languages/
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explanation for non-techies**
Viva Engage, a tool within Microsoft Viva, is expanding its language support to include 14 new languages and regional variants. This change will occur in mid-July 2025, making the platform more accessible to users worldwide. Imagine this update as a restaurant adding more menu options to cater to a diverse group of diners. Just as a restaurant might introduce dishes from different cuisines to accommodate various tastes, Viva Engage is incorporating more languages to better serve its global audience.
For users, this means they can select their preferred language when using Viva Engage on the web, desktop, Teams, or mobile apps. Think of it like setting the language on your smartphone or TV; you choose the language that feels most comfortable for you, enhancing your overall experience. On the web and desktop, users can go to Settings and select their language. In Teams, the language will align with the user's existing Teams language preference. For mobile apps, the language will match the device's system language, similar to how your phone automatically displays apps in the language you've set for the device.
No administrative actions are needed for this update, but it's a good idea to review your current language settings and inform users about the new options. This is akin to a business updating its internal policies and making sure everyone is aware of the changes. By doing so, you ensure that everyone can take full advantage of the new language support, much like ensuring all employees know about a new benefit or resource available to them.
Overall, this update aims to improve communication and collaboration among multilingual teams, much like how a universal translator would facilitate conversations between people speaking different languages. By offering more language options, Viva Engage helps bridge language barriers, fostering a more inclusive and effective work environment.
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