check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls, available on desktop and mobile for Microsoft 365 operated by 21Vianet. RTT allows text to be transmitted character by character, enhancing accessibility for users with hearing, speech, or neurodiverse conditions. Rollout starts early July 2025 and completes mid-July 2025.
Details:
We're introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) support in Microsoft Teams meetings and calls, available on both desktop and mobile platforms for Microsoft 365 operated by 21Vianet. 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.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability: We will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025.
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Created:
2025-04-22
updated:
2025-04-22
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls in Microsoft 365 operated by 21Vianet, allowing instant character display for more immediate text-based communication, enhancing accessibility for individuals with hearing or speech challenges.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact of RTT Implementation
Without proper preparation, users may be confused by the new Real-Time Text feature, leading to miscommunication during meetings. Users unfamiliar with RTT may struggle to adapt to the character-by-character text display, potentially causing frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/07/01/introducing-real-time-text-in-microsoft-teams/
Accessibility Concerns
If users are not informed about the RTT feature, those who rely on it for accessibility may miss out on its benefits, leading to exclusion in meetings. This could negatively impact the engagement and participation of users with hearing or speech disabilities.
- roles: Accessibility Coordinators, HR Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/07/01/introducing-real-time-text-in-microsoft-teams/
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