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Microsoft Turns Off Word & Outlook Text Predictions
2 Sep
Summary
- Text predictions in Word and Outlook are being disabled by default.
- The feature aimed to speed up writing but was often distracting.
- The change affects Word on Windows, iOS, Android, and Outlook on Windows/Mac.
Microsoft is disabling text predictions by default in its Word and Outlook applications, responding to significant user dissatisfaction with the feature. Intended to enhance writing speed by anticipating the next word, the predictive text functionality often proved to be a distraction rather than a help.
The rollout of this change is currently underway and impacts multiple platforms. Users of Word on Windows, iOS, and Android will notice the feature is off by default. Similarly, Outlook users on both Windows and Mac will experience this modification. This strategic move by Microsoft aims to streamline the writing process by removing a tool that many found disruptive.
