Word and Outlook will stop trying to guess what you’re going to type

Microsoft will turn off text predictions by default in Word and Outlook, according to The Register. The feature, which guesses what users intend to type, will be disabled by default across Word for Windows, web, iOS, and Android, and classic Outlook for Windows and Mac. Microsoft said rollout timing will be communicated through the Microsoft 365 admin center and release notes.

Microsoft’s text suggestion feature will now be turned off by default in both Word and Outlook, reports The Register https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/09/02/microsoft-will-stop-finishing-your-sentences-in-word-and-outlook/5293860 . The text suggestions attempt to predict which words or phrases the user intends to type in advance. According to Microsoft, some users appreciate the feature, while others find the suggestions distracting. With it disabled by default, interested users can now choose for themselves whether they want to turn it on manually. It is unclear whether the change will disable text suggestions for existing users who already have the feature enabled, or if it applies only to new installations and profiles. The change applies to Word for Windows, the web, iOS, and Android, and to classic Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Mac. Rollout timing will be communicated through the Microsoft 365 admin center and release notes, Microsoft said https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/text-predictions-off-by-default-in-word-and-outlook/4549085 . This article originally appeared on Computer Sweden. Related: