Microsoft Word and Outlook disable text predictions by default
Microsoft has disabled the text predictions feature by default in its Word and Outlook applications. The decision follows user feedback indicating the feature interfered with their typing experience.
Microsoft announced on September 1 that it has disabled the text predictions feature by default in its Word and Outlook applications. This change applies to the web, desktop, and mobile versions of the software.
The company stated that the decision was made based on user feedback. Some users reported that the text predictions interfered with their daily typing experience, and they preferred to type without the assistance. Microsoft has opted to remove the feature from default settings in response.
Text predictions aim to offer users automatic word and sentence completions as they type. While now disabled by default, users who wish to utilize the feature can re-enable it through the application's settings.
The rollout of this change includes Word for Windows, Classic Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Mac, and Word for Android and iOS. Microsoft noted that certain versions of Outlook for Android and iOS had already disabled text predictions previously, and this move aims to unify the user experience across different devices and platforms.