Official documentation
Use Copilot without transcribing or recording a Teams meeting or call
Microsoft Support, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's guide to using Copilot in Teams meetings and calls with recording and transcription turned off. It explains which Copilot features work without a transcript, when a transcript is needed, and what Copilot can access after a meeting ends.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Microsoft documentation, read on 17 October 2026. Licensing, admin policy and the meeting options vary by tenant, and the article applies to Microsoft Teams only.
Facts taken from this source
- Microsoft says that with Copilot set to Only during the meeting, after the meeting ends only the information from the point the transcript was turned on remains accessible to Copilot.
“After the meeting or call ends, only information from the point that the transcript was turned on will be accessible.” (FAQ, If transcription is turned on, can I still use Copilot)
- Microsoft says Copilot can generate AI notes and tasks during a Teams call or meeting without transcription and recording enabled.
“Copilot can generate AI notes and tasks during the conversation without transcription and recording enabled.” (Introduction, Applies To Microsoft Teams)
- Microsoft says transcription does not start automatically when Copilot is turned on for a Teams call or meeting.
“Transcription won't start automatically when Copilot is turned on for a call or meeting.” (Introduction)