Microsoft is turning off text predictions by default in Word and Outlook

Microsoft has disabled text predictions by default in Word and Outlook to minimize user distractions, although the feature remains accessible for those who prefer it. Additionally, the company addressed a recent Microsoft Outlook outage, confirming that the technical issues were specifically linked to Microsoft Exchange Online, its cloud-based service. These updates reflect changes to user interface settings and the resolution of infrastructure problems affecting the reliability of the cloud-based email platform for its global user base.