Microsoft Teams How-To

As part of the Microsoft Microsoft 365 offering, Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration space that allows a group of people to communicate and organize information in a single area. It creates a central location where you can:

  • Stay in the know with real-time information and updates shared in persistent team conversations, private chats (these can be moderated, if needed), team meetings, and other channels.
  • Get your team on the same page with group chat, online meetings, calling, and web conferencing.
  • Co-author files and share resources with built-in Microsoft 365 apps.
  • Create meaningful projects and assignments, provide transparent guidance, and share rich feedback. 

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Access Microsoft Teams

How to access MS Teams? There are 3 ways:

  • Desktop: The Teams Desktop client provides the best experience. The desktop app is available at https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads.
  • Mobile: Download Teams app on your smartphone or tablet from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.
  • Web: Login to the McGill Microsoft 365 portal and click on the Teams icon to get started.

Note: you will need to log in with your McGill Username and Password.

Video tutorials: Get started

Ready to start using MS Teams?  Watch these quick videos to learn how to create your team:

Video tutorials: Join or create online meetings, presentations, and video calls

Invited to a Teams meeting and want to join?  Watch Join a Teams meeting (1:31 minutes). 

Need to create an online meeting, presentation or video calls?  Watch these quick videos below to get you started.

NOTE: These videos do not include PowerPoint Live/ advanced presenter mode features.

Video tutorials: Start chats and calls

Want to do a quick chat or call? Watch these quick videos on how to:

Video tutorials: Get acquainted with Microsoft Teams

Want a quick overview of MS Teams? Watch these quick videos and visit the interactive website:

Learn more about Microsoft Teams

Need to understand more about MS Teams?  Refer to the following website:

Get online training and support

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