In Microsoft Teams, there are different ways to find, store, and share files.
Open a file and work with others
In a chat or channel, select a file to open it in Teams.
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Next to the file, select More attachment options to open the file in your browser, download it, or copy a link to it.
In Teams, you can work on a file with your teammates for real-time collaboration.
Turn a file into a tab
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Go to the file you want and select More attachment options > Make this a tab.
View and upload files in a channel
To view and upload a file in a channel:
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Select Teams in Teams.
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Choose the channel you want to view or upload files in.
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Select the Files tab.
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Select Upload to add a file or folder to the channel. A copy will appear in your Files tab, where anyone in the channel can access it.
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To pin a file to the top of the list, hover over the file and select More actions > Pin to top.
Share a file from a channel
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Select Teams in Teams.
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Select the channel you want to share a file from.
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Find the file you want to share and select Copy link to create a link.
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Select Settings to change who can open the link, edit the file, and more. Then, select Apply.
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Paste the link into a chat or post to share it.