How to Add a New Language in Microsoft Teams

Author: Piyush | Guide: Microsoft Teams |

Add a new language in Microsoft Teams to stop getting translation suggestions for texts in that language. This feature especially helps when you are bilingual or know multiple languages. Moreover, you can add as many languages as you want. 

Also, add location in Microsoft Teams meetings to add details about the meeting.

Add a New Language in Microsoft Teams: 6 Steps

Step 1- Open the Microsoft Teams App: Begin with opening the Microsoft Teams app.

  • Teams app can be downloaded from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  • You can search for the app in the search bar and tap on install to download.
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Step 2- Tap on the Profile Icon: Then, you have to tap on the profile icon.

This contains all the details and settings related to your profile.

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Step 3- Tap on Settings: Thereafter, tap on settings. 

They include- general, profile, notifications, message, calling.

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Step 4- Tap on Translation: Within the general settings category, tap on translation.

  • Translation is one of the most amazing features of Teams.
  • It helps you add languages, translate texts and much more.
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Step 5- Tap on Add a New Language:  Thereafter, tap on Add a New Language to add another language. 

When you add the languages, Microsoft Teams doesn't offer you to translate texts from that language.

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Step 6- Tap on Any Language: Lastly, you can add any language you want.

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Thus, these were the simple steps to add a language to Microsoft Teams App.

FAQ

How to invite people on Microsoft Teams?

You can invite people to Microsoft Teams by following these simple steps-

  • Firstly, open the Microsoft Teams App.
  • Secondly, tap on your profile.
  • This will open up profile-related settings and details.
  • Finally, tap on invite people.

A link will be generated which can be shared on any app.

How to view saved messages on Microsoft Teams?

You can view saved messages on Microsoft Teams by tapping on the profile icon. 

This contains all the saved documents, media including audio, pictures and videos, and chats.

What is the difference between team chat and private chat?

The major difference between team chat and private chat is that team chats are visible to everyone on the team and they are open conversations. While private chats are only visible to the people involved in the conversation.

What can a team owner do?

A team owner can do the following things in a team-

  • Add or remove members.
  • They also have the ability to edit or delete a team.
  • Additionally, they can control @mention.

How to check attendance in Microsoft Teams?

You can check attendance in Microsoft Teams by following the simple and straightforward steps mentioned in the linked article. This feature can be only availed by the admin. It helps the organizer keep a record of the attendees.

Adding a new language in Microsoft Teams helps when you are multilingual and don’t want suggestions to translate messages in Microsoft Teams. The first section of the above article lists some simple steps to do so. The second section answers FAQs about Teams’ features.

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