MC1192251 – Autocorrect in Microsoft Teams compose

Product:

Teams, Windows

Platform:

Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Feature Rollout Status Not Supported

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

534487

Details:

Summary:
Autocorrect will be added to Microsoft Teams compose for Windows and Mac, automatically correcting common misspellings by default starting December 2025 (Targeted Release) and January-February 2026 (General Availability). Users can disable it in Settings. No admin action is needed; update documentation and inform helpdesk.

Details:
[Introduction]
Autocorrect is coming to Microsoft Teams compose. Commonly misspelled words will now be automatically corrected while composing messages.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 534487 and applies to Teams for Windows desktop and Teams for Mac desktop.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2025 and expect to complete by mid-December 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2026 and expect to complete by late January 2026.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2026 and expect to complete by early February 2026.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 and expect to complete by mid-February 2026.

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Created:
2025-12-05

updated:
2025-12-05

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Autocorrect Feature Implementation
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to unexpected autocorrections, leading to miscommunication in messages.
   - roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=534487

User Experience with Autocorrect
Users may find the autocorrect feature intrusive, leading to decreased productivity as they may need to frequently correct unintended changes.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=534487

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature that will automatically correct common spelling mistakes as you type messages. Think of it like having a digital assistant that gently nudges you when you make a typo, similar to how your smartphone suggests corrections when you send a text message. This feature will be available on both Windows and Mac versions of Teams.

Imagine you're writing a quick note to a colleague and accidentally type "teh" instead of "the." With this new autocorrect feature, Teams will automatically fix the mistake for you, ensuring your message is clear and professional without any extra effort on your part. It's like having a spell-checker that works in real-time, so you don't have to go back and manually correct errors.

The rollout for this feature will begin in December 2025 for those in the targeted release group, with general availability expected by early 2026. Once it's available, it will be turned on by default, meaning you won't need to do anything to start using it. However, if you prefer to handle spelling corrections yourself, you can easily turn off the feature in the settings menu.

For those responsible for managing internal communications or support, it's a good idea to update any documentation that explains how to use Teams. This way, everyone in your organization is aware of the new autocorrect feature and knows how to disable it if they choose. Additionally, informing your helpdesk staff about this change can help them assist users who might have questions or need guidance.

In summary, this new autocorrect feature in Microsoft Teams is designed to make composing messages quicker and more accurate, much like having a personal editor who ensures your writing is polished and error-free.