Using Microsoft Teams

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There are a number of resources available to help you with learning how to use Microsoft Teams. We have compiled a selection of topics that you can peruse to help get you started. The videos are short, usually less than 3 minutes each, and cover a wide range of Microsoft Teams topics.

Microsoft Teams Training Resources

On-Demand or Instructor-Led Training

Microsoft is hosting a series of free, live, online instructor-led training classes designed to get you up and running with Microsoft Teams. These are more in-depth trainings that are offered as Instructor-Led sessions or On-demand.

Interactive Demo

To experience a guided tour of Microsoft Teams, select the Launch Interactive Demo link. It will explain how to use the Microsoft Teams application and teach you about key features.

Launch Interactive Demo

Self-Guided Learning

Accessibility Features for Microsoft Teams
Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
- What is Microsoft Teams?
- Intro to Microsoft Teams
- Quick Start Guide to Teams
- Quick Start Guide to Teams for Education
- Sign in and Get Started with Teams
Team Owners
- Get your Team Up and Running
  - How to create a Team
- Go-to Guide for Team Owners
- Organize Your Teams List
Collaborate in Microsoft Teams and Channels
- Chat and Share Files
- Overview of Teams and Channels
- Collaborate in Teams
- Favorite and Follow Channels
- Work in Channels
- Quick Tip: Send email to a channel
- Work on a File Together
- Add Guests (outside the University) to a Team
Work with Posts and Messages
- Create and Format a Post
- Get Attention with @Mentions
- Save a Post or a Message
Start Chats, Calls and Meetings
- Start Chats and Make Calls
- Create Instant Meetings with Meet Now
- Manage Meetings
Explore Apps and Tools
- Add Tools with Tabs
- Quick Tip: Turn a File Into a Tab
- Use the Command Box
Manage Your Activity Feed
- Filter Your Activity Feed
- Manage Notification Settings
Microsoft Teams on Mobile Devices
- How to Set up Microsoft Teams Mobile Apps
- Join a Meeting from a Mobile Device
Microsoft Teams Configuration Best Practices

Join the UAlbany Teams Community of Practice in Microsoft Teams

This is a UAlbany-hosted Microsoft Teams Team of the people, for the people, and by the people! Chat with other members of the UAlbany Community about using Teams. Ask questions about others' experiences, share ideas, and discover best practices with Microsoft Teams.

Click here to join this Team!

Additional Microsoft Teams Resources

Using Zoom with Microsoft Teams

Using Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams

Using Whiteboard in Teams

Using OneNote Staff Notebook in Teams

Using Planner in Microsoft Teams

Using Microsoft Teams in the classroom

Learn What's New in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams Help Center

Microsoft Teams Youtube Channel

Teams Admins

Microsoft Teams Lifecycle

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