Hide, Unhide, and Delete a Team

Overview

Microsoft Teams allows users to create Teams and channels for use with projects, collaboration, and efficient communication. However, periodically, projects end, Teams’ purposes change or a Team may no longer be of use. Microsoft Teams allows users to Hide Teams that are no longer in use, which cleans up the Team list or Grid so it will only show those Teams that are in active use.

Team owners can also permanently delete a team; however, it should be noted that this process is permanent and can NOT be reversed. ALL files, recordings, posts, and other content associated with the Team will be deleted.

Instructions

Hide a Team

1. Click the Teams icon to see all teams. Click the More Options ellipsis.
   
2. Choose Hide.
   

Once hidden, a separate area at the bottom of the Teams Grid or List will appear. Any team placed in this area can be unhidden and returned to the active Teams area.

Unhide a Team

1. Click the Hidden Teams toggle. You may need to close the active Teams to see this.
   
   
2. Click the More Options ellipsis on the desired Team.
   
3. Choose Show.
   

Delete a Team

If you need to clean up your Teams further, you can delete a Team.

NOTE: You must be a Team owner to delete a Team.

This process is permanent and can NOT be reversed. ALL files, recordings, posts, and other content associated with the Team will be deleted.

1. Click the More Options ellipsis.
   
2. Choose Delete.
   
3. You need to check that you understand everything associated with the team will be lost. Click Delete Team.