Microsoft Teams in Windows 11

Microsoft Teams in Windows 11

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: