Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1239927
MC1239927 - (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams: Bilingual consecutive interpretation mode with Interpreter agent
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams introduces a bilingual consecutive interpretation mode as an add-on to the Interpreter agent, enabling turn-by-turn multilingual meetings. Rollout starts May 2026 for targeted release and late June 2026 for general availability. No admin action is needed; users require a Copilot license.
- Message Center ID
- MC1239927
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 557180
- Platforms
- Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- Last updated
- 2026-04-20
- Expires
- 2026-08-31
Updated April 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Consecutive Interpretation is a new interpretation mode available as an add‑on to the existing Interpreter agent in Microsoft Teams. It enables structured multilingual conversations in meetings by providing shared, meeting‑level interpretation when enabled by a Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed user.This mode uses consecutive (turn‑by‑turn) interpretation, meaning participants speak one at a time and each speaker's words are interpreted before the next speaker begins. This structured flow reduces overlap, improves interpretation accuracy, and helps everyone stay aligned in real time.Consecutive Interpretation is ideal for back‑and‑forth, interactive discussions where participants need to respond, clarify, and build on each other’s input across languages, such as working sessions, negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557180.[When this will happen]Targeted Release: Rollout begins in early May 2026 (previously early April) and is expected to complete by late May 2026 (previously mid-April).General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late June 2026 (previously late May) and is expected to complete by mid-July 2026 (previously mid-June).[How this will affect your organization]Who is affectedAll Microsoft 365 tenants using Microsoft Teams meetings where users are licensed with Microsoft 365 Copilot.What will happenFor tenantsThe new Consecutive Interpretation mode extends the existing Interpreter agent to support structured, interactive multilingual meetings.The existing Interpreter experience remains unchanged unless this new mode is enabled.For adminsNo new tenant‑level configuration is required.The feature is available to all users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.Existing compliance, privacy, and data‑handling policies for Interpreter continue to apply.For usersWhen a Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed user enables the mode, interpretation becomes a shared meeting‑level experience rather than an individual setting.Participants speak consecutively, with each turn interpreted and delivered before the next participant begins.[What you need to do to prepare]No action is required to maintain current behavior.Ensure any users who intend to use this mode have an active Microsoft 365 Copilot license.Consider providing guidance to users about when this mode is best suited (for example, working sessions, negotiations, or detailed multilingual collaboration).[Compliance considerations]No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.