MC889529 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Volume ratio setting for meeting participants using language interpretation

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check before: 2024-10-01

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Teams

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

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In development

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New feature, Updated message, User impact

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411569

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams introduces a volume ratio setting for meeting participants using language interpretation. Rollout begins November 2024 for various releases, with completion by early January 2025. Participants can adjust the original audio and interpretation volume after selecting a language. Organizers must enable this feature. Roadmap ID: 411569.

Details:
Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, meeting participants who use language interpretation will be able to control the volume ratio between the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio after they select the language to listen to in the meeting. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Teams on Mac desktop. NOTE: Meeting organizers must enable language interpretation when setting up the meeting.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411569.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early October).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October).
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously late November).
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously early December).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late December 2024 (previously late December) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously late December).

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Created:
2024-09-14

updated:
2024-09-20

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams will introduce a feature in November 2024 allowing participants to adjust the volume balance between original meeting audio and interpreted audio, provided the meeting organizer enables language interpretation.

Direct effects for Operations**

Volume Control Feature Introduction
If the volume ratio setting is introduced without prior preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in audio control during meetings, potentially leading to miscommunication or misunderstanding of the meeting content.
   - roles: Meeting Participants, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-language-interpretation-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-b9fdde0f-1896-48ba-8540-efc99f5f4b2e, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=411569

User Training and Documentation
Without adequate notification and updated documentation regarding the new feature, users may not utilize the volume control effectively, leading to a suboptimal meeting experience and potential dissatisfaction with the platform.
   - roles: Meeting Organizers, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-language-interpretation-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-b9fdde0f-1896-48ba-8540-efc99f5f4b2e, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=411569

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-09-20MC MessagesIn Microsoft Teams, meeting participants who use language interpretation will be able to control the volume ratio between the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio after they select the language to listen to in the meeting. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Teams on Mac desktop. NOTE: Meeting organizers must enable language interpretation when setting up the meeting.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411569.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late December 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024.
Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In Microsoft Teams, meeting participants who use language interpretation will be able to control the volume ratio between the original meeting audio and the interpretation audio after they select the language to listen to in the meeting. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop and Teams on Mac desktop. NOTE: Meeting organizers must enable language interpretation when setting up the meeting.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411569.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early October).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late October).
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously late November).
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously early December).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late December 2024 (previously late December) and expect to complete by early January 2025 (previously late December).
2024-09-20MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Volume ratio setting for meeting participants using language interpretation(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Volume ratio setting for meeting participants using language interpretation
2024-09-20MC Last Updated09/14/2024 00:34:252024-09-20T02:14:32Z
2024-09-20MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2024-09-20MC SummaryIn Microsoft Teams, a new feature will allow meeting participants to adjust the volume ratio between original and interpretation audio. This applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops, provided the meeting organizer enables language interpretation. Rollouts will occur from October to December 2024.Microsoft Teams introduces a volume ratio setting for meeting participants using language interpretation. Rollout begins November 2024 for various releases, with completion by early January 2025. Participants can adjust the original audio and interpretation volume after selecting a language. Organizers must enable this feature. Roadmap ID: 411569.

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