How to Enable Suggested Replies in Microsoft Teams
Suggested replies in Microsoft Teams create fast, pre-written answers based on incoming chat messages so you can respond with a single click. This feature uses artificial intelligence to read incoming chat text and guess what you want to say next, such as “Sounds good!” or “I will check.”
You can turn this setting on or off in a few seconds directly inside the Microsoft Teams desktop app on Windows 11. Managing this feature helps you speed up busy work chats or lets you keep full control over every word you type.
Enable suggested replies in Microsoft Teams by going to Settings and more (three dots), then Settings, and checking the box for “Show suggested replies in chat” in the General tab. Uncheck the box to disable it.
Turn “Show suggested replies in chat” on or off in Teams
To enable suggested replies Teams chat features, open your Microsoft Teams settings and toggle on the chat options. This lets you quickly click pre-written answers when someone sends you a message, saving you time during busy conversations. You can turn this setting on or off at any time directly inside the desktop app.
Follow these steps to update the configuration.
Open Microsoft Teams from your Start menu or taskbar. If the app opens in a small window, click the expansion button on the title bar to view the full window.
The app can also be opened from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.
Opening the software triggers a mini window initially. Clicking the expansion button on the menu bar reveals the full Teams window.
Click the Settings and more ( …) button next to the profile picture in the full Teams window and select Settings on the menu.
On the General tab under Settings, check the box next to "Show suggested replies in chat" to enable this feature.
Clearing the box disables the function.
Configuration is complete.
Enabling suggested replies saves time by offering quick response options for incoming messages.
- Enabling "Show suggested replies in chat" can save time and effort by providing quick response options based on received messages.
- Disabling this feature can give users more control over their chat experience and allow them to decide how to respond to messages.
- Following the steps outlined, you can easily turn "Show suggested replies in chat" on or off in the Microsoft Teams app on Windows 11.
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