How to Enable Suggested Replies in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams suggested replies in chat help you respond to messages faster.
This feature automatically offers short answers based on what someone sent you, cutting down on typing time.
For instance, if someone asks “Are you free?”, Teams might suggest “Yes I am” or “I’ll check”.
You can easily turn this helpful tool on or off within the Microsoft Teams application on Windows 11.
Choosing to enable it streamlines quick responses, while disabling it gives you full control over every reply.
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
As mentioned above, users can turn “Show suggested replies in chat” on or off in the Microsoft Teams app on Windows. This feature helps provide you with suggested replies based on the content of the message you received.
Here’s how to do it.
First, launch the app by clicking the Start menu and selecting it on the All Apps list.
You can also launch the app from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.
The Teams mini window app will open when you launch it at first. Click the expansion button on the menu bar to open the full Teams window.
Click the Settings and more ( …) button next to your 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.
To disable it, uncheck the box.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- 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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