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MC1324286: Microsoft Teams Sets Profanity Filter Off by Default for Live Captions

14 July 20263 minutesMicrosoft Teams Modern Workspace Pro

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Microsoft 365 AdminsTeams AdminsIT ManagersService Owners

Why this score?

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Assessment Reasoning

The change updates the default profanity filter setting for Teams live captions from On to Off. There is no required admin control or policy update, but helpdesk and user communication are advised so that users understand the impact on captions. User experience may shift as captions show unfiltered language, but each user can still configure their preference any time.

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ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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AT A GLANCE

Teams live captions profanity filter is now off by default, so captions may show unfiltered language unless users turn filtering back on.

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END USERS

Live captions may display unfiltered language by default unless users enable the filter in their settings.

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IT ADMINS

Inform support teams and let users know how to re-enable filtering; update documentation if needed.

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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

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📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Profanity filter disabled by default for live captions
Message ID: MC1324286 (Updated)

Updated July 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[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 – end of July 2026 (previously late June)

[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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