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Microsoft Teams is a secure, all-in-one collaboration app that combines chat, video meetings, file storage, and app integration, keeping hybrid or remote teams organized and connected in one shared workspace. Teams is part of Winona State's (through MinnState) license with Office 365.
Think of Microsoft Teams as the collaboration hub that sits on top of many other Microsoft 365 services. Rather than being a standalone application, Teams brings together communication, meetings, files, and collaboration tools into a single interface.
Using Teams to Chat
To start a chat, using the New Chat icon at the top of the Chat panel on the left side of the window, then New Message.
In the To field, enter the name of the individual(s) you want to have a conversation with.
Compose your message, and when ready chat, Send.
Adding People to a Chat
To add a member to a group, select the Add Member icon at the top of the chat.
Changing the Name of a Chat
To change the name of a group chat, select the arrow to the left of the list of group members' names. Then, enter the name of the group in the Group Name field.
Using Teams for Audio Calls
There are many ways to make a call in Teams.
Select either Video Call or Audio Call. Any call can be a video call or an audio-only call. It's always up to you.
To answer a call, select Video Call or Audio Call when prompted. When someone calls you, you'll get a notification that lets you accept or decline the call.
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