Getting Started with Microsoft Teams

🖥 Desktop – How to Start Teams

In Windows -> Click the Start menu > search for Microsoft Teams > click to open.

Tip: Right-click the icon and select Pin to taskbar for easy access. To make sure Teams starts when you turn on your computer, while in Teams, select the … icon next to your picture/name at the top rightàClick SettingsàSelect Picture 1, Picture

📱 Mobile (iOS/Android)

How to Install Teams

Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).

Search Microsoft Teams.

Tap Install / Get.

Open the app and sign in with your work/school account.

Tip: Allow notifications during setup so you never miss chats or meetings.

🔷 Key Features

Chat: 1:1 or group instant messaging

Teams & Channels: Organize by department, project, or topic

Meetings/Calls: Audio/video conferencing

Files: Share and collaborate in real-time

Apps & Tabs: Pin important apps and websites

🖱 Desktop Navigation Bar (Left Side)

Activity 🔔: Mentions, replies, and notifications

Chat 💬: Direct messages

Teams 🏢: Your groups and channels

Calendar 📅: Schedule or join meetings

Calls 📞: Make or receive calls

Files 📁: Recent documents and shared files

📲 Mobile (iOS/Android) Navigation Bar (Bottom)

Activity 🔔: Notifications

Chat 💬: Conversations

Teams 🏢: Channels

Calendar 📅: Meetings

More ☰: Files, Calls, and Apps

🤳 Quick Actions

Swipe left/right on chat to mark read or mute

Tap + to start new chat, meeting, or call

Join meetings directly from the Calendar tab

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes

Issue

Solution

Can’t hear audio

Check output device & mute status

Meeting won’t load

Restart Teams or check Wi-Fi/data

Notifications not showing

Verify app notification settings

Mobile app lagging

Close other apps / clear cache