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What is Microsoft Teams?

The Microsoft Teams app is a central hub for communication & collaboration in M365.

  • Teams brings chats, calls, and meetings together in one app making it simple to stay connected with your teammates, no matter where you’re working from.
  • Teams also makes it easy for groups to work together by allowing users to share, edit, and store documents in a shared storage location.
  • Designed for business productivity, Teams keeps work conversations, documents, and tools organized.
Key Benefits
  • Stay Connected: Chat, call, or meet with colleagues instantly.
  • Work Together: Share and co-author files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) without emailing attachments.
  • Organize Projects: Create Teams/Channels to keep work focused and easy to find.
  • Integrate tools: Connect apps like Planner, OneNote, or third-party business apps.
  • Work Anywhere: Use Teams on your computer, phone, or browser.
Core Features

Here are the primary tools in Teams that make communication and collaboration easier for you.

  • πŸ’¬ Chat - Quick one-on-one or group conversations.
  • πŸŽ₯ Meetings & Video Calls - Schedule or join online meetings with built-in audio, video, and screen sharing.
  • πŸ‘₯ Teams & Channels - Organize files and discussions by department, project, or topic.
  • πŸ“„ File Sharing - Store and collaborate on documents in real time, integrated with SharePoint and OneDrive.
  • πŸ—“οΈ Calendar Integration - Works with Outlook for seamless scheduling.
Tips to Get Started
  • Instead of emailing a colleague, try sending them a message in Teams Chat.
  • Try creating a meeting from the Calendar in Teams instead of using Outlook.
  • Discover the Teams and Channels you have access to. They're located in Chats.
  • Use the Search Bar to quickly find messages, files, or people.
  • Keep notifications manageable by customizing your Settings.

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