Microsoft Teams in Windows 11

Owned by Grosshandler, Mike
Last updated: Sep 18, 2024
1 min read

Issue

There can be multiple version of Microsoft Teams available on Windows 11, making it unclear which version to use for University work.

Recommendation

For University-related communication and collaboration, you'll want to use Microsoft Teams (work or school). 

The "Chat" icon within Windows 11 pertains to a version of Teams designed for personal use. 

 

Teams (work or school)

Teams (Personal)

 

Teams (work or school)

Teams (Personal)

Icon

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Purpose

University communication and collaboration

Personal communication and social interaction

Recommended for University Work?

Launch the correct app

  1. Search for "Teams" in your Windows start menu

  2. Look for the app titled Microsoft Teams (work or school):

  3. Pin this version to your taskbar for easy access:

Hide the Unnecessary "Chat" Icon

You can easily hide the "Chat" icon on your taskbar:

  1. Right-click on any empty space on your taskbar.

  2. Select Taskbar settings.

  3. In the Taskbar settings menu, locate the option labeled Chat.

  4. Click the toggle switch next to Chat to turn it Off: