Use the dial pad to make a call in Microsoft Teams
The dial pad can be used like a typical phone to make a call to a phone number. (You can also type in names or groups.)
To dial a number from Teams, go to Calls , and then enter the number of the person you want to reach by using the dial pad located on the left. Then click Call .
To call a person by name, type the name of a person into the dial pad. And to make group calls, enter multiple names and/or numbers, and click Call .
As you enter names or numbers in the dial pad, a dropdown will display potential contacts to choose from.
Note: This dropdown display is not available when using a laptop's touch screen to enter numbers on the dial pad. If your laptop has a touch screen, please use the keyboard to enter the numbers.
To access your dial pad during a call, go to your call controls and select Dial pad .
You can also check out the First things to know about calls in Microsoft Teams article for more calling options and features.
Important: You won't be able to make a 911 emergency call if Teams isn't connected to the internet.
Note: If you don't see the option to dial a number, your org may not have purchased a calling plan. But you can still make calls to other people in Teams.
To make a call, tap Calls > and enter a phone number. If you’ve enabled the setting to allow access to your phone contacts, tap Calls > Contacts and select the person you want to call.
Use the dial pad on your mobile device to dial numbers from your personal phone number and to make emergency calls to your country-specific emergency number.
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If you don't see the option to dial a number, your org may not have purchased a calling plan. But you can still make calls to other people in Teams.
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The first time you join a Teams meeting or call on an Apple device running iOS 14, you might see a message from your browser indicating that Teams is requesting local network access. This is due to a change in privacy enhancements for iOS 14. Teams needs local network permissions to support peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture in order to participate in meetings and calls.
Important: You won't be able to make a 911 emergency call if Teams isn't connected to the internet.
To call a phone number (PSTN) from the Surface Hub, touch Call from the welcome screen, and then tap Dial Pad.
Once you’ve accessed the dial pad, just enter the number you want to call.