Microsoft Teams provides a collaborative, cloud-based workspace where Office 365 users can send messages, share files, and more. This course is divided into five lessons. Each lesson focuses on several key topics, each of which are divided into easy-to-follow concepts. At the end of each topic, an activity to complete is provided.
Topics covered in this Microsoft Teams course include:
- How to use and customize channels
- Posting messages in channels
- Managing messages and files in a channel
- Using the wiki
- Using chat and meetings
- Managing files
- Editing Office 365 profiles and team settings
- Adding apps and bots to Teams
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About This Course
Course Prerequisites
Course Overview
Course Objectives
How To Use This Guide
Lesson 1: Getting Started
TOPIC A: Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
What is Microsoft Teams?
Launching Microsoft Teams
The Microsoft Teams Interface
Creating a New Team
Adding Members to Your Team
Changing Teams
Leaving a Team
Using Microsoft Teams Desktop and Mobile Apps
Activity 1-1: Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
TOPIC B: Using Channels
About Channels
Viewing Channels
Creating a Channel
Marking a Channel as a Favorite
Following and Unfollowing a Channel
Activity 1-2: Using Channels
TOPIC C: Posting Messages
Posting a Message
Expanding the Compose Box
Editing a Message
Replying to a Message
Adding Files to a Message
Deleting a Message
Activity 1-3: Posting Messages
TOPIC D: Getting Help with Microsoft Teams
Using the Help Center
Using T-Bot
Viewing New Features
Viewing Keyboard Shortcuts
Using Slash Commands
Activity 1-4: Getting Help with Microsoft Teams
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Communicating in Channels
TOPIC A: Managing Messages
Identifying New Messages
Marking Messages as Read and Unread
Liking a Message
Saving a Message
Activity 2-1: Managing Messages
TOPIC B: Doing More with Messages
Using Mentions
Using Announcements
Viewing Your Activity
Searching in Teams
Activity 2-2: Doing More with Messages
TOPIC C: Managing Files in a Channel
Viewing Posted Files
Creating a New File
Uploading a File
Managing Files
Moving Files
Adding Cloud Storage
Activity 2-3: Managing Files in a Channel
TOPIC D: Using the Wiki
Viewing the Wiki
Creating Wiki Content
Creating Sections and Pages
Navigating Through the Wiki
Accessing Section Options
Accessing Page Options
Activity 2-4: Using the Wiki
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Using Other Communication Tools
TOPIC A: Using Chat (Part 1)
Starting a Chat
Replying to a Chat Message
Continuing a Chat
Adding Other Users to the Chat
Using Chat Message Features
Activity 3-1: Using Chat (Part 1)
TOPIC B: Using Chat (Part 2)
Scheduling a Meeting from a Chat Message
Starting Audio or Video Calls
Overview of Chat Tabs
Managing Chats
Activity 3-2: Using Chat (Part 2)
TOPIC C: Managing Meetings
Using the Meetings Tab
Using Agenda View
Scheduling a Meeting
Editing a Meeting
Joining a Meeting
Cancelling a Meeting
Activity 3-3: Managing Meetings
TOPIC D: Managing Files in Teams
Using the Files Tab in Teams
Viewing Files
Managing Files
Adding and Managing Cloud Storage
Activity 3-4: Managing Files in Teams
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Customizing Channels
TOPIC A: Customizing Channels
Renaming a Channel
Accessing the Channel Email Address and Link
Accessing the Team’s SharePoint Page
Deleting a Channel
Activity 4-1: Customizing Channels
TOPIC B: Adding Tabs to a Channel
Adding a Tab
Using Tab Conversations
Renaming a Tab
Removing a Tab
Activity 4-2: Adding Tabs to a Channel
TOPIC C: Adding Connectors to a Channel
Adding a Connector
Changing Connector Settings
Changing Connector Accounts
Removing a Connector
Activity 4-3: Adding Connectors to a Channel
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Customizing Your Teams Experience
TOPIC A: Managing Your Teams Profile
Updating Your Profile Picture
Changing Your Status
Changing Your Teams Settings
Logging Out of Teams
Activity 5-1: Managing Your Teams Profile
TOPIC B: Managing Teams
Editing the Team
Accessing Advanced Team Settings
Managing Team Members
Managing Channels
Managing Settings
Managing Apps
Deleting the Team
Activity 5-2: Managing Teams
TOPIC C: Adding Apps and Bots
Opening the Store
Installing an App
Using Apps
Managing Apps
Removing Apps
Using Bots
Activity 5-3: Adding Apps and Bots
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson Labs
Lesson 1
Lesson Lab 1-1
Lesson Lab 1-2
Lesson 2
Lesson Lab 2-1
Lesson Lab 2-2
Lesson 3
Lesson Lab 3-1
Lesson Lab 3-2
Lesson 4
Lesson Lab 4-1
Lesson 5
Lesson Lab 5-1
Lesson Lab 5-2
Course Wrap-Up
Post-Course Assessment
Course Summary
Appendices
Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet
Glossary
Index