Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the response.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by wiggling your phone (no, truly, jiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and fasten screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to commence sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instantaneous access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically showcase you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will emerge next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a finish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, however.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my beloved talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to commence or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has began. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Recall, with excellent power comes superb responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can embark fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not show up in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, however.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an picture to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "beloved" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to dearest!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you beloved will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I liquidate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to eliminate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always embark a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes emerge bold?

If a channel name shows up bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes showcase a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will emerge next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my individual OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your individual OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the reaction.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by jiggling your phone (no, truly, jiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and link screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to commence sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instantaneous access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically display you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will show up next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a finish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, tho’.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my beloved talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to begin or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has commenced. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Reminisce, with good power comes good responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can commence fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not show up in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, however.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an picture to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "beloved" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to beloved!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you beloved will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I liquidate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to liquidate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always embark a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes show up bold?

If a channel name shows up bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes demonstrate a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will emerge next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my individual OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your private OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the response.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by jiggling your phone (no, indeed, jiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and link screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to commence sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instantaneous access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically showcase you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will emerge next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a finish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, however.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my beloved talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to embark or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has began. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Recall, with excellent power comes fine responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can commence fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not emerge in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, however.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an photo to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "dearest" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to beloved!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you beloved will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I eliminate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to liquidate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always begin a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes emerge bold?

If a channel name shows up bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes showcase a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will show up next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my individual OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your private OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the response.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by wiggling your phone (no, indeed, wiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and link screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to begin sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instant access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically demonstrate you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will show up next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a finish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, however.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my dearest talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to commence or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has embarked. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Reminisce, with fine power comes fine responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can commence fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not emerge in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, however.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an photo to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "beloved" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to beloved!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you dearest will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I eliminate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to eliminate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always begin a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes emerge bold?

If a channel name shows up bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes display a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will emerge next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my private OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your private OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the response.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by wiggling your phone (no, truly, jiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and fasten screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to commence sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instantaneous access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically display you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will show up next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a finish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, however.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my beloved talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to embark or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has commenced. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Reminisce, with superb power comes superb responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can begin fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not emerge in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, tho’.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an photo to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "beloved" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to dearest!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you dearest will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I eliminate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to liquidate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always commence a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes emerge bold?

If a channel name emerges bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes showcase a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will show up next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my private OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your private OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the reaction.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by wiggling your phone (no, truly, jiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and fasten screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to commence sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instant access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically display you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will emerge next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a finish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, however.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my beloved talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to commence or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has began. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Recall, with fine power comes superb responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can commence fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not show up in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, however.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an picture to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "beloved" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to dearest!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you beloved will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I eliminate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to liquidate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always commence a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes emerge bold?

If a channel name shows up bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes showcase a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will show up next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my individual OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your private OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices

You can use Microsoft Teams on these mobile platforms:

Table of Contents

How do I update the app?

Head over to the App Store for iOS, or Windows Store for Windows Phone.

For Android, you can update your app from Android Play.

What is T-Bot?

T-Bot is here to help you learn how to use Microsoft Teams! Ask a question or type a keyword or phrase into the talk, and we’ll find the reaction.

How do I give feedback?

Got a suggestion? We’d love to hear it. Whenever you’re in the mobile app, you can access the Feedback page by jiggling your phone (no, indeed, jiggle it). From there, you can report a problem, request a feature, send feedback, and fasten screen shots!

How do I send emoji or GIFs?

Tap to embark sending GIFs and emoji!

If you’re working with iOS, you can send emoji from your Giphy app; or you can send a GIF just by coping it from the Giphy app and pasting it into a conversation.

On an Android phone, you can send a GIF just like you can in the desktop or web app. Tap and then to add some levity to your worklife.

Teams and Channels

What are teams and channels?

Teams are groups of people working together on different projects. Channels are like chatrooms for your entire team.

Organize your channels by topic, location, project, or discipline.

How do I add people to my channel?

Want to add someone to a channel? It’s effortless; you don’t even need to send an invite.

Whenever you invite someone to join a team, they build up instant access to all team channels. That way, they can join any channel they like, anytime!

How do I let people know I created a channel?

To let someone know you’ve created a channel, just @mention them within the channel and they’ll get a notification.

How do I let people know I created a fresh team?

To let someone know you’ve created a fresh team, just @mention the team name in your General channel! Every team member will get a notification.

Team owners have to enable @team mentions.

How do I manage and organize my teams?

The mobile app will automatically display you all the teams you’ve been invited to join.

Even more deeds are available in the desktop or web app.

Working In Teams and Channels

How do I get someone’s attention?

The best way to make sure people see your message is to @mention them.

Just type @ before a name and choose the person you want to mention from the picker.

They’ll get a notification and a number will show up next to the channel you mentioned them in.

How do I mention someone?

To @mention someone on iOS or Android, just tap @ in the compose box or type @ before someone’s name.

On Windows Phone, just type @ before someone’s name to get their attention in a conversation.

How do I see all the channels in a team?

To see a accomplish list of all the channels in a team, just tap the team name.

How do I see who’s in a channel?

Channels are open to the entire team.

You can view the member lists for each channel on Android devices, if you tap the team name then at the top right.

What does it mean to be mentioned or @mentioned?

If you’re @mentioned, it means someone wants to include you in a conversation or get your attention.

If you type a @ before someone’s name, they’ll be @mentioned (and notified).

Don’t worry, no one else will receive a notification. They will be able to see that you @mentioned someone, however.

Where do I find more information about a teammate?

Android: In a channel or talk, just tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card.

iOS: In a channel, tap someone’s avatar to see their contact card. From your talk list, tap their avatar and then tap their name at the top of your conversation.

Managing My Space

Availability

How do I switch my status?

To switch your status, just tap the More button.

Then, tap Status (below your picture) to view your options.

Personalizing

Can I list my beloved talks, teams, and channels at the top of each list?

You can reorder your teams so your favorites live at the top right from your desktop or web app. Any switches you make will be reflected on your mobile device.

Meetings and Calling

What is a team meeting?

Team meetings are an effortless way for people in a conversation to host an impromptu meeting. They include audio, movie, and screen sharing.

Team meetings all take place in the desktop or web app. To get more info about how to begin or join a meeting, check this out: Meetings and Calling.

How do I know if a team meeting is going on?

You’ll see a message in a channel conversation anytime a meeting has began. You can join the meeting from the desktop or web app.

Messaging

How do I copy and paste inline?

To copy the text from a sent message, tap and then Copy.

Otherwise, when you’re in the compose box, it’s business as usual! Tap and hold to select/ copy text and then paste.

How do I mark a message as significant?

Want to be sure your message gets noticed? Mark it as significant!

For iOS and Android, expand your compose box by tapping , and then tap to highlight the message in the talk.

For Windows Phone, tap the compose box to expand it and then tap

This will also send a notification to everyone in that channel.

Recall, with good power comes excellent responsibility: This feature works best when used sparingly

How do I format my messages?

Feel like doing some formatting?

For iOS and Android only, click in your compose box to open the text editor. The editor lets you underline, italicize, or bold text. You can begin fresh paragraphs (without accidentally hitting send), highlight text, or even switch to crimson text.

How do I save a message?

To save any message in a channel, just click to the right of the message you want to save. You can find your saved messages in the More view by tapping Saved.

What happened to my old conversations?

Old conversations will not emerge in your talk list if they haven’t been active for the past two weeks. We’ll always keep at least ten conversations in your talk list, tho’.

Don’t worry; old messages are still saved! You can find them again by creating a fresh conversation with the same people or by searching for them.

How do I find an old message or attachment?

For iOS and Android only, you can find an old message if you tap to search for it using a keyword.

If you saved your message, tap the More tab and then Saved and you can view it there with all of your other saved messages.

How do I send an photo to someone?

Just click on the photo icon in your compose box to take a photo or to access your photo library.

Managing Notifications and Staying Focused

Following Conversations

How do I go after a channel?

The best way to go after a channel is to "beloved" it. That way, it stays visible in your team list. Tap the Teams button, then the team name. Select the next to the channel you want to dearest!

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button, then Latest. You’ll get all the latest news from your dearest channels.

How do I know a channel is active?

A bold channel is an active channel that has unread messages. Only channels you dearest will be visible from your team list. If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

You’ll also receive notifications when someone @mentions you or replies to a conversation you’re in, so that’s another way you’ll know a channel is active.

Here’s another way to stay up-to-date: Navigate to Latest after tapping your Teams button. That way, you’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I know which conversations include me?

To find out which conversations include you, check out your Alerts.

There, you can view all your @mentions and notifications. Just tap on a notification to go directly to that point in the conversation!

How do I make sure people in a team or channel see my message?

The best way to make sure someone on your team sees your message is to @mention them!

Just type @ before someone’s name and they’ll get a notification.

To get the attention of your entire team, just type @team before your message, and all your teammates will receive notifications.

Typing @channel before your message also notifies all your team members about your message!

Just For Your Information, @team and @channel mentions must be enabled by team owners!

How do I liquidate someone from a conversation?

There’s no way to liquidate someone from a conversation or group talk once they’re in it, but you can always commence a fresh conversation with a different group of people!

Why does a channel name sometimes emerge bold?

If a channel name emerges bold, that means you’ve got unread messages.

Why do channel names sometimes demonstrate a number count?

If a channel shows a number, that shows you how many times you’ve been @mentioned.

Managing Notifications

Can I switch my notifications?

For iOS and Android only, you can switch your notification settings by tapping the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then select Notifications.

How do I keep up with what’s happening in channels?

Staying up to date is effortless. Tap the Teams button and then navigate to Latest.

You’ll get all the latest news from your beloved channels.

How do I stop or reduce the number notifications I get?

To switch your notification settings for Android, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap Settings, and then Notifications.

To switch your notification settings for iOS, tap the More button. Once you’re there, tap , and then select Notifications.

Will I be notified if someone is attempting to get my attention?

For Android and Windows Phone only, you’ll receive a notification if someone’s attempting to get your attention. For things like @mentions, replies or likes, a crimson circle will show up next to the Activity button.

Using Apps, Services, and Plugins With Microsoft Teams

Connectors

What is a connector?

We have connectors that let you integrate apps and services right into the conversation.

You can see connector messages in the mobile app, but you can only add them in the desktop or web app.

Documents

Can other people in Teams see my individual OneDrive and my OneDrive for Business?

The OneDrive files you see in Teams are OneDrive for Business files associated with your Office three hundred sixty five account—not your individual OneDrive. Only you and people you’ve explicitly given permissions to can see and modify these files.

Can I see my OneDrive files?

On Android, you can access but not upload your OneDrive for Business files. To do that, tap the More button, then Files, and then OneDrive.

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