| Announcement ID | MC816179 | Published Date | 07-17-2024 | |
| Service | microsoftteams | Last Updated | 09-11-2024 | |
| Category | Stay informed | Expiration Date | 12-16-2024 | |
| Roadmap ID | 403103 | Action Required by Date | ||
| Tags | Feature update, User impact | |||
| Summary |
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| Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by early November 2024. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update. |
| More Information |
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With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. When this will happen:Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously early October). How this will affect your organization:The new bidirectional capability allows tenants to hire fewer interpreters to do live translation in Teams meetings, reducing the operation costs for tenants. What you need to do to prepare:This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate. |
