Microsoft 365 Copilot: Audio recap language expansion in Microsoft Teams [MC1239183]

Message ID: MC1239183

[Introduction]

We are rolling out an update to Microsoft Teams Audio Recap that will expand support to eight additional languages. This enhancement is designed to help more users access concise, podcast‑style summaries of their meetings in their preferred language, improving inclusivity and meeting follow‑up for global organizations. Audio Recap will be available across Android, Desktop, iOS, and Web, ensuring consistent access for users on all major Teams clients. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license will be required to use this feature once rollout is complete.

This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 554926

[When this will happen]

• Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early March 2026 and complete by mid‑March 2026.
• General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late March 2026 and complete by mid‑April 2026.

[How this affects your organization]

Who is affected

• Microsoft 365 tenants with users who have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license
• All Microsoft 365 tenants where Teams Audio Recap is available

What will happen

• Audio Recap will begin supporting eight additional languages, including variations across:
  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
• Users will see these languages as options on the Audio Recap generation page once rollout is complete: 

  

  

• No admin policy changes or configuration will be required.
• The feature will remain on by default for tenants where Audio Recap is already available.

[What you need to do to prepare]

No action is required.

Optional preparation steps include:

• Update internal training materials to reflect new language availability.
• Inform helpdesk staff that new language options will appear beginning in March 2026.

Learn more: Listen to audio recaps of your meetings | Copilot in Teams | Copilot | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations]

This feature stores new customer data. Generated audio recap files will be stored in the user’s OneDrive.

Source: Microsoft

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