Microsoft Teams Quick Start

Microsoft Teams Quick Start


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Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app built for hybrid work so you and your team stay informed, organized, and connected — all in one place.

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Explore how Teams can help you and your colleagues come together no matter where you are:

  • Chat - Message someone or a group to talk about work, projects, or just for fun.

  • Teams - Create a team and channels to gather people together and work in focused spaces with conversations and files.

  • Calendar - Connect with people before, during, and after a meeting so prep and follow-up are easy to find. This Teams calendar syncs with your Outlook one.

  • Apps - Find familiar apps and explore new ones to simplify, customize, and manage how you work.

Tips

  • Catch up on all your unread messages, @mentions, replies, and more under Activity.

  • Use the Search box to find and filter specific items or people, take quick actions, and launch apps.

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