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Microsoft teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meeting, file storage (including collaboration on files), and application integration. You can access Teams with this desktop icon:

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You can also access Teams in a web browser from any device at https://teams.office.com. You can download Teams from there as well, if you like, by clicking the 3 dots and selecting Download the desktop app.

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Channels:

  • Within a team, members can set up channels. Channels are topics of conversation that allow team member to have team conversation, set up meetings, and share files:

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  • At the top of the channels, you'll find tabs which are links to your favorite files, apps, and services:

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  • To talk privately with someone or a group, select the Chat icon on the left hand toolbar:

  • Click the New Chat icon at the top and type in the name or names you would like to start a chat with:

  • Note: The chat messages are not threaded like they are when you post in a Teams channel; however, you can still 'react' to messages that have been sent.

  • The toolbar under the textbox allows you to:

    • Change the format of your message by changing the style, size, color, etc. of font:

  • Set delivery options for your message:

  • Share files via OneDrive or your computer:

       

  • Send Gifs, emoji's, or stickers:

  • Schedule a meeting:

  • Send praise badges to your employees:

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Files:

  • To find the files that have been shared in a Channel, go to the Files tab at the top of the channel:

  • To see files that have been shared across Teams, select the Files icon on the left-hand tool bar:

  • Once a file has been added to the channel conversation, you and your team can edit the document at the same time or add comments.

    • To edit the file, select more options next to the file.

    • Select Edit in Teams.

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  • In the Calendar area, select the + New meeting option in the top right corner:

  • Fill in the appropriate meeting options:

  • Select Send:

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  • Calendar invite will be sent to participants:

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  • Participants can select Join in the invite to attend the meeting.

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