Microsoft Teams
IceCubes captures Microsoft Teams meeting transcripts through an in-page overlay widget that works with all Teams versions.
How It Works
When you join a Microsoft Teams meeting, IceCubes:
- Detects the Teams meeting page (teams.microsoft.com)
- Displays a draggable overlay widget in the meeting window
- Captures captions as they appear
- Captures speaker names and timestamps
- Syncs to your IceCubes account in real-time
Requirements
- Browser: Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
- Teams version: Web client (teams.microsoft.com)
- Extension: IceCubes extension installed and signed in
- Live captions: Must be enabled in the meeting
The Overlay Widget
Unlike Google Meet and Zoom, Teams uses an in-page overlay widget:
- Draggable: Move the widget anywhere on the screen
- Resizable: Adjust the size to fit your needs
- Minimizable: Collapse when you need more screen space
- Live transcript: Shows real-time captions with speakers
- Copy/Export: Copy transcript to clipboard
Supported Teams Versions
IceCubes supports the Microsoft Teams web client:
| Version | Support Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teams Web (Modern) | Full | Primary supported version |
| Teams Web (Classic) | Full | WebSocket fallback capture |
| Teams V2 | Full | Full caption capture |
Note: The Teams desktop app is not supported. Please use the web client at teams.microsoft.com.
Enabling Live Captions
To enable live captions in Microsoft Teams:
- Join a Teams meeting
- Click the "..." (More actions) button
- Select "Turn on live captions"
- Captions will appear at the bottom of the meeting window
IceCubes will attempt to enable captions automatically when available.
Language Selector
You can change the caption language directly from the IceCubes overlay during a Teams meeting. Click the language dropdown in the overlay toolbar to switch between supported languages. This adjusts which language the transcription engine listens for.
Troubleshooting
Overlay widget doesn't appear
- Make sure you're using the Teams web client
- Check that the IceCubes extension is enabled
- Try refreshing the Teams page
- Ensure live captions are enabled
No transcript appearing in widget
- Verify live captions are turned on in Teams
- Wait a few seconds for initial sync
- Check that you're signed in to the extension
- Try toggling captions off and on
Widget is in the way
The widget is fully draggable - click and drag the header bar to move it. You can also click the minimize button to collapse it to a small icon.
"Live captions" option not available
This is controlled by your organization's Teams settings:
- Contact your IT administrator
- The feature may be disabled by policy
- Some meeting types don't support captions
Privacy & Organization Policies
- Organizations may have policies about meeting transcription
- Teams admins can see if live captions are being used
- IceCubes stores transcripts privately in your account
- Consider your organization's compliance requirements