Microsoft Teams Quick Start

Chat and share files

​​​​​Start a conversation in Teams through channel posts and chat to share files, start discussions, and more.

Create a channel post

  1. In Teams, select Teams Teams button.

  2. Select a channel.

  3. Select Start a post  New chat icon.

  4. Type your message in the compose box and select Send Send button.

Reply to a channel post

Channel conversations are organized by date and then threaded. The replies in threads are organized under the initial post so it's easier to follow multiple conversations. 

  1. In Teams, select Teams Teams button.

  2. Select a channel.

  3. Find the conversation thread you want to reply to.

  4. Select Reply.

  5. Type your message in the compose box and select Send Send button.

Start a chat

  1. Select Chat Teams Chat Tab icon in Teams.

  2. Select New chat New chat icon.

  3. In the To field, type the name(s) of who you want to chat with.

  4. Type your message in the compose box and select Send Send button.

Share a file

In a channel post reply

  1. In Teams, select Teams Teams button.

  2. Select a channel.

  3. Find the conversation thread you want to reply to.

  4. Select Reply.

  5. In the compose box, select Actions and apps Cross icon at top of the screen > Attach file  Teams assignment attach icon

  6. Choose the file you want to attach.

  7. Select Send Send button.

In a chat

  1. Select Chat  Teams Chat Tab icon​​​​​​​ in Teams.

  2. Open a chat conversation.

  3. In the compose box, select Actions and apps Cross icon at top of the screen > Attach file  Teams assignment attach icon

  4. Choose the file you want to attach.

  5. Select Send Send button.

 

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