This article will define what a team is in Microsoft Teams and instruct students, faculty, and staff on how to use them.
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What is a team in Microsoft Teams?
A team in Microsoft Teams is a group of people who come together to collaborate and achieve common goals. A team can be created for a specific project, department, or any other group of people who need to work together. Each team has its own set of channels, conversations, and files.
Benefits of Using Teams
Improved Collaboration
Teams allow team members to collaborate and communicate in a centralized place, improving overall productivity and efficiency.Access to Files and Information
Teams provide a shared space for team members to access and share files and keep track of important information related to the team's goals.Easy Communication
Teams make it easy for team members to communicate with each other using chats, audio and video calls, and meetings.
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Open the team you want to add members to.
Click on the "…” in the upper-right cornerthree horizontal dots near the team’s name on the left-side navigation menu, then click “Add members”.member”:
Enter the email addresses of the members you want to add to the team.
Click "Add" to add the members to the team.
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Open Microsoft Teams.
Click on the "Teams" button located at the bottom of the left-side navigation menu.:
Click on the team you want to participate in.:
In the team, you can participate in channels, conversations, access and share files, and collaborate with other team members.
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