Microsoft Teams For Dummies

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Looking for a fast and easy guide to Microsoft Teams, the collaboration software used by millions of people and companies around the world?

In Microsoft Teams For Dummies, 3rd edition, you'll find the must-know tips, hidden tricks, and handy hacks you need to help you rock your workday and get things done lightning-fast. You'll learn how to incorporate Teams into your everyday workflow and use functionality like chatting, file sharing, team organization, videochat, and more. You'll even learn how to use Microsoft's brand-new AI companion Copilot to help you improve your processes and productivity.

You'll find out how to:

• Connect with colleagues and collaborate remotely, from across the hall or from the other side of the world
• Use little-known Teams features to help you supercharge your productivity and get more done in a day
• Customize your Teams installation and make it work better for you and your teammates

An engaging and effective roadmap to one of Microsoft's most popular apps, Microsoft Teams For Dummies is a must-read for everyone who uses—or wants to use—this powerful software at work or anywhere else. Grab a copy today!

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Teams 5

Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running with Microsoft Teams 7

Chapter 2: Navigating Microsoft Teams 17

Chapter 3: Starting Your First Team and Managing Settings 29

Chapter 4: Introducing Copilot for Microsoft Teams 45

Part 2: Exploring Chat, Teams, Channels, and Apps 59

Chapter 5: Staying Connected to Others with Channels and Chat 61

Chapter 6: Extending Teams with Apps, Bots, and Connectors 81

Chapter 7: Unshackling Yourself with the Teams Mobile App 99

Chapter 8: Working with People Outside Your Organization 115

Chapter 9: Taming the Noise and Staying Focused 129

Part 3: Staying in Sync with Meetings and Conferencing 139

Chapter 10: Working Remotely: Embracing Teams to Make Meetings Better 141

Chapter 11: Bringing Teams into the Physical World 163

Part 4: Taking Communication to the Next Level with Voice 171

Chapter 12: Making and Receiving Calls 173

Chapter 13: Letting Teams Be Your Personal Operator 189

Part 5: Becoming a Microsoft Teams Administrator 201

Chapter 14: Getting to Know the Teams Admin Center 203

Chapter 15: Digging into Teams Administration 215

Part 6: Molding Teams to Fit Your Unique Organization 229

Chapter 16: Using Teams in Small and Medium-Sized Organizations. 231

Chapter 17: Unleashing Features Designed for Large Enterprises 239

Chapter 18: Learning How Teams Embraces Industry-Specific Needs 253

Part 7: The Part of Tens 261

Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Better Teams Meetings 263

Chapter 20: Ten Teams Apps Worth Discovering 275

Chapter 21: Ten Copilot Prompts for Teams 283

Index 291

Rosemarie Withee is president of Portal Integrators, a Scrum-based software and services firm. Rosemarie has authored a number of books in the For Dummies series, including the most recent editions of Office 365 For Dummies and SharePoint For Dummies.

Learn to be a good Teams player

Microsoft Teams is everyone’s favorite app to use at work. Okay, maybe it’s not your favorite, but you’ll appreciate it more when you discover how it can make your workday easier. Microsoft^® Teams™ For Dummies gets you started with the basics, then shows you how to make the most of chatting, file sharing, video conferencing, and beyond. Plus, you’ll get a rundown on Copilot—Microsoft’s new AI assistant—including how it can streamline your processes, summarize meetings, and generally make your life easier. Let’s get Team-ing!

Inside…

• Using the Teams mobile app
• Making and receiving calls
• Improving your Teams meetings
• Managing teams and channels
• Uncovering Teams administration
• Hosting hybrid meetings
• Integrating other apps
• Using Teams for small business