The problem is that this setting is unverified and not part of the Teams settings.
Please disable typing indicator in MS Teams
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Yevgenia De Guzman
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It decreases productivity.
It is an unnecessary feature.
Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams Free | Other
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9234234512 0 Reputation points2026-03-13T09:36:54.2933333+00:00 It's more about privacy than productivity.
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9234234512 0 Reputation points
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Victor1-V 5,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2026-03-13T13:18:49.4266667+00:00 Hi 9234234512,
Thanks for sharing that link. I’ve reviewed and tested the steps mentioned there as well, but they didn’t work on my side.
At this time, the typing indicator is expected in Microsoft Teams and there isn’t a verified or supported setting to disable it. Since this is a product decision rather than a configurable option, the best next step is to submit feedback directly to Microsoft, so it reaches the Teams product team.
You can follow the same feedback steps I shared above for the original poster to suggest adding an option to turn off the typing indicator.
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Victor1-V 5,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-02-24T07:00:18.1566667+00:00 Hello Yevgenia De Guzman,
Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.
I understand how that can be frustrating when you would like to disable the typing indicator in Microsoft Teams because it feels distracting and impacts productivity.
Regarding the Q&A Assist answer, the main statement appears accurate: Microsoft Teams does not currently provide a user-facing setting to turn the typing indicator on or off, so there is no in-app toggle to disable it.
Since this is primarily a feature request rather than a troubleshooting issue, the most effective next step is to submit feedback directly through Teams so it reaches the product feedback channels:
- Teams desktop: Select Settings and more > Feedback > Suggest a feature, then describe that you want an option to disable the typing indicator.
- Teams Free (mobile): Tap your profile picture > Settings > Help & feedback and choose Suggest a feature or Send feedback.
Detailed guidance: Send feedback or suggest a feature in Microsoft Teams Free - Microsoft Support
As a community forum responder, there is no ability here to change or remove that feature directly, but feedback submitted through these channels is the correct way to request a product change.
I hope this clarifies the current behavior in Teams.
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Q&A Assist2026-02-23T21:46:15.9433333+00:00 AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn moreCurrently, there is no option available in Microsoft Teams to disable the typing indicator feature. The typing indicator is a built-in functionality that shows when someone is typing in a chat, and it cannot be turned off by users. If you find it distracting, you may consider providing feedback to Microsoft through their feedback channels, as user input can influence future updates and features.
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