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About Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a suite of collaboration and communication software recommended by Information Technology for intra-team communication.
The platform supports the following useful features:
- Channels allow you to categorize your team discussions around particular topics or purposes.
- Chats allow you to have conversations via Teams one on one with anyone else who uses Teams at Cedarville. You can also chat using multi-way conversations with any number of your colleagues.
- Calls allow you to host audio and video calls and meetings with your team and others on Microsoft Teams.
- File Sharing allows you to share and send files in Channels and Chats. These files are directly integrated with Microsoft OneDrive and Office Online.
Microsoft Teams has many other features and options that can help with productivity and communication. If you have questions regarding how to use a Teams feature or whether it is supported by Cedarville Information Technology, please use the information at the bottom of this page to contact Information Technology.
Getting Started
Navigation Basics
Chat and Collaborate
Teams and Channels
- Teams: Groups of people organized around a department, project, or topic
- Channels: Dedicated sections within a team for focused discussions
- Posts Tab: Conversations for everyone in that channel
- Files Tab: Stores channel-related documents
Meetings and Calls
- Join a meeting by clicking the link in Teams, Google calendar, or notification
- During meetings:
Notifications and Settings
Tips for Success