Microsoft Teams Resource

4. Sharing files and chat with other users

Starting New Conversations: 


With specific people or groups 

  1. Select Chat New chat .

  2. In the To field, type the name of the person or people you want to chat with.

  3. In the box where you type your message, say what's on your mind and select Send Send button.Start a new conversation


With your whole team 

  1. Select Teams Teams button, then pick a team and a channel.

  2. Select New conversation.

  3. In the box where you type your message, say what's on your mind and select Send Send button.


Sharing files with others 

Sometimes words aren't enough, and you may need to post a file to a channel conversation.


File upload options for a message

Tip: Teams works particularly well with Microsoft Office documents

  1. In your channel conversation, select 
    Attach  under the box where you type your message.

  2. Select from these options:

    • Recent

    • Browse Teams and Channels

    • OneDrive

    • Upload from my computer

  3. Select a file > Share a link.

    If you're uploading a file from your computer, select a file, select Open, and then select Send Send button.

You can always see all the files you post to a channel by going to the Files tab.


Using memes, emoji and GIFs 

Express yourself and impress your peers or colleagues. 

Teams Stickers Popular

  • Select Sticker Sticker button under the box where you type your message, then pick a meme or sticker from one of the categories.

The Sticker Sticker button catalog contains a wide variety of customizable stickers and memes — you can even upload your own! Check out Emoji Emoji button for smiley faces and Giphy GIF button for animated GIFs.



Replying to conversations

Conversations in channels are organized by date and then threaded. 

The replies in threads are organised under the initial post so it's easier to follow multiple 

conversations. 


Reply to a conversation

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

  2. Select Reply, add your message, and select Send Send button.







Next we will look at how we can collaborate using Microsoft Teams.