check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Teams And Surface Devices, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will disable the profanity filter by default for live captions starting mid-June 2026, improving caption accuracy and accessibility. Users can enable the filter anytime. This affects new users who haven't set the filter; no admin action is required, but communication to users is recommended.
Details:
[What and Why]
We are updating the default setting for the profanity filter in Microsoft Teams live captions from On to Off. This change ensures captions more accurately reflect spoken content, supporting accessibility needs and aligning with regional regulatory requirements (including the EU). Users retain full control and can enable or disable the filter at any time.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560323.
[Rollout Schedule]
Targeted Release: Early June 2026 - Mid-June 2026
General Availability (Worldwide): Mid-June 2026
General Availability (GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Mid-June 2026 - Late June 2026
[Impact on Your Organization]
Who is affected
Users who have never configured their live captions profanity filter setting in Teams
Applies to all Microsoft 365 tenants using Microsoft Teams
Platforms/Services
Microsoft Teams
Meetings, calls, and events
Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) devices
Desktop, web, and mobile clients
What will happen
The profanity filter for live captions will be Off by default for newly initialized users.
Users who have already configured this setting will not be affected.
Live captions may display unfiltered language by default after rollout.
Users can update their preference at any time in Teams settings:
No changes are made to admin policies or configurations.
[Action Required / Recommendations]
No admin action is required.
Admins may consider the following:
Inform helpdesk and support teams about this change.
Communicate to users that:
Live captions may display unfiltered language by default.
Users can re-enable profanity filtering in Teams settings.
Update internal documentation or training materials if applicable.
Learn more: Use live captions in Microsoft Teams meetings | Microsoft Support
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-05-28
updated:
2026-05-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
Unfiltered Language in Live Captions
Live captions may display unfiltered language by default, potentially leading to inappropriate content being visible during meetings.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Hosts
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/teams/meetings/use-live-captions-in-microsoft-teams-meetings, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560323
User Experience Degradation
New users may experience a negative impact on their meeting experience due to exposure to unfiltered language, affecting professionalism and comfort.
- roles: New Users, HR Representatives
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/teams/meetings/use-live-captions-in-microsoft-teams-meetings, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560323
Increased Support Queries
Helpdesk and support teams may receive an increase in queries related to the profanity filter settings, leading to resource strain.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/teams/meetings/use-live-captions-in-microsoft-teams-meetings, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560323
Compliance and Regulatory Concerns
The change may raise concerns regarding compliance with workplace standards and regulations, especially in sensitive environments.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Legal Advisors
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/teams/meetings/use-live-captions-in-microsoft-teams-meetings, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560323
Training and Documentation Updates
Internal documentation and training materials may require updates to reflect the new default settings, leading to additional workload.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Content Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/teams/meetings/use-live-captions-in-microsoft-teams-meetings, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=560323
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