Chatting in Microsoft Teams

In Microsoft Teams, chatting is a big deal. It's where everything happens! Whether you're talking one-on-one, chatting in groups, or having conversations in channels, chat has you covered. 

Starting a chat is easy.

1. Click the Chat icon on the left side of the app.
2. Click the New Chat icon at the top of your chat list.
3. Enter the name or email of the individual you want to message and select it when it appears.
4. Enter your message in the Type a Message field and press Enter or Return.

Once in a chat, you can send messages with files, links, emojis, stickers, and GIFs—whatever helps you get your point across. And guess what? Using Chat in Teams is one of the best ways to send fewer emails across the university. 

Here are a few things you can do with chat in Teams: 

• Quick Decisions: You can use instant polls to make decisions faster. 

• Less Email: Say goodbye to that full mailbox. 

• Simple Meeting Invites: Share meeting invites right in a group chat. 

• Chat in Meetings: Take notes and share info in chats during meetings. 

• Spontaneous Video Calls: Have video calls anytime you want. 

• Direct Messages: Send private messages to others. 

• Shorter Meetings: Have fewer and shorter meetings. 

• Get Attention: Use "@mentions" to grab someone's focus. 

Want to learn more? Log into LinkedIn Learning, then watch the Collaborating with Microsoft 365 video.