Word and Outlook will stop trying to guess what you’re going to type
Microsoft’s text suggestion feature will now be turned off by default in both Word and Outlook, reports The Register . The text suggestions attempt to predict which words or phrases the user intends to type in advance. According to Microsoft, some users appreciate the feature, while others find the suggestions distracting. With it disabled by default, interested users can now choose for…
Microsoft is set to disable the text suggestion feature in Word and Outlook by default, according to The Register. The feature, which attempts to predict the words and phrases users are about to type, has been a source of both praise and frustration among users. Microsoft has decided to give users the option to enable the feature manually, rather than having it automatically suggested.
It is uncertain whether the change will affect users who have already enabled the feature or if it will only apply to new installations and profiles. The update affects Word for Windows, the web, iOS, and Android, as well as classic Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Mac. Microsoft will inform users of the rollout timing through the Microsoft 365 admin center and release notes.
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