Learn how to make your Teams meetings easier for everyone to follow, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, have low vision, or are joining in a second language.
Turn on live captions
During a meeting, select More (…), then Language and speech, then Turn on live captions. Each person can turn captions on for themselves.
Record a transcript
Select More (…), then Record and transcribe, then Start transcription. Let attendees know before you start. The transcript is saved with the meeting.
Habits that help
- Share slides or documents before the meeting so people can follow along.
- Say your name before speaking in larger meetings.
- Describe what's on your screen, not just “as you can see here.”
- Put links and key points in the meeting chat.
- Use a headset or a good microphone, and mute when you're not speaking.
Need an interpreter or other accommodation for a meeting? Plan ahead and work with the appropriate NCU office.
Get help
Submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.