M365 Changelog: (Updated) Modern Translator feature in Microsoft 365
MC528354 – Updated May 2, 2023: Microsoft has updated the content below with additional information. Thank you for your patience.
The Modern Translator feature continues to rollout the previously announced changes, and, in this update, Microsoft will share the intended completion dates for all release channels along with the current channels the changes are in and the minimum monthly forks for the Current and Monthly Enterprise channels. Microsoft 365 (Windows) Current and Monthly Enterprise channels are targeting Version 2304 for Windows and the May release to Current Channel for MacOS with roll out completion by end of July for both platforms. Teams for Windows, iOS and Android is currently in the worldwide production ring and rollout completing by June 2023. Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft 365 Semi-Annual Enterprise Extended Jan 2022, Microsoft 365 Semi-Annual Enterprise July 2022, Microsoft 365 Semi-Annual Enterprise Preview January 2023 channels will start rolling out in early August 2023 and will be complete before end of August 2023.
When this will happen:
New Release:
Please update to the latest version of the “Translator for Outlook Add-In” from the Office Store.
Preview:
The changes are now available in Outlook for Insiders Fast (build 16.0.16327 or later)
The changes are now available in (Windows) Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote for Insiders Fast and Current Channel (build 16.0.16327or later)
The changes are now available in (MacOS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint Insiders Fast (build 16.72.322 or later)
How this will affect your organization:
At start of October 2023, Microsoft will start switching off the existing middle tier service supporting Translation in M365 which will result in Translation failures unless specific action is taken.
What you need to do to prepare:
Update the Windows Current and Monthly Enterprise Channels installations to build 16.0.16327 or later, and for MacOS, the May release to Current Channel (16.73)
Updated to the latest versions of the Office Store app “Translator for Outlook Add-In.”
Update to the latest builds of Teams for Desktop and the Teams Mobile Ap for iOS and Android.
If you don’t apply frequent updates, start by reading Modern Translator in Microsoft 365 on the steps you will need to take. If you are a tenant admin, ensure you understand how to apply updates across your organization. For support information for your product, please visit this support article.