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Select Teams from the left sidebar
Create a team
Choose Join or create a team
Select Create team
Pick a team type (Class/Professional/Other)
Name the team and add a description (optional)
Add members and channels
Select Create
Join an existing team
Select Teams
Choose Join or create a team
Select Join a team with a code or link
Enter the code or use the invite link
Use channels within a team
Select a team
Choose a channel (e.g., General or a topic-specific channel)
Start a chat
Select Chat from the left sidebar
Choose New chat
Enter names or select from suggestions
Type a message and select Send
Start a meeting
Select Calendar from the left sidebar
Select New meeting
Add title, date/time, and attendees
Select Send
Start an instant meeting
Select Meet from the left sidebar
Choose Meet now
Copy the meeting link or select Invite to add people
Share files in a chat or channel
Select Attach or the paperclip in the message box
Upload a file or select from available options
Send the message
Share your screen in a meeting
Select Share content (screen icon)
Choose Screen, Window, or PowerPoint
Select Share
Use meeting controls
Toggle microphone
Toggle camera
Select More for additional options (e.g., subtitles, meeting options)
Record a meeting (if available)
Select More
Choose Start recording
Collaborate on files
Open shared files from the channel or chat
Edit in the web app (when supported)
Save changes and share updates in the thread
Search in Teams
Use the Search bar to find messages, people, files, and teams
Mention someone
In a message, type @ and select a person
Send the message
Set notifications
Select your profile picture
Choose Settings
Select Notifications and adjust preferences
Manage your profile and status
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Update status message and profile settings
Use Activity to track updates
Select Activity from the left sidebar to view mentions, replies, and notifications