Microsoft Teams Bot Typing Status does not Display In the Teams

Question

Microsoft Teams Bot Typing Status does not Display In the Teams.I am using copilot studio

Answer 1

If the typing status of your Microsoft Teams bot is not displaying, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:

1. Typing Activity Implementation: Ensure that you are correctly sending the typing activity from your bot. The typing activity should be sent with a type value of typing. Here is an example of how to implement this in your bot:

      // Send a typing indicator to the user upon receiving a message
      app.on('message', async ({ send }) => {
        await send({ type: 'typing' });
      });
   

2. Display Duration: Typing indicators are intended to persist within UIs for three seconds. Make sure that your bot is sending the typing activity within this timeframe to ensure it is displayed correctly.
3. Frequency of Sending: According to the guidelines, senders should not send typing activities more frequently than once every three seconds. If your bot is sending typing indicators too frequently, it may not display them properly.
4. Client Support: Ensure that the Teams client you are using supports displaying typing indicators. Some client configurations or versions may have limitations.

If you have checked all the above and the issue persists, consider reviewing your bot's configuration in the Copilot Studio or reaching out for support for further investigation.

Answer 2

Hi Dhruv Goel,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

Based on your description, it seems the bot where you have added a typing activity is responding correctly, but the typing indicator is not functioning as expected.

After researching this, I found two possible scenarios and corresponding information:

Scenario 1: Typing indicator does not display at all

As far as I know, this issue can occur if the “Animation Effects” feature in Windows is deactivated. To address this, please check and enable this setting by navigating to: Settings > Accessibility > Visual Effects > Animation effects

Scenario 2: Typing indicator displays briefly (2–3 seconds) and then disappears

Based on my findings, this is the default behavior in Microsoft Teams. Currently, there is no configuration option to keep the typing indicator visible for a longer duration during long-running responses.

However, a commonly shared workaround is to send typing events periodically (every 4–5 seconds) to simulate that the bot is still active. This helps prevent users from assuming the bot has stopped responding.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to share.

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