FAQ: MS Teams
How do I schedule a Teams meeting?
In Outlook:
- In Outlook, switch to the calendar view.
- Click New Teams Meeting at the top of the view.
- Add invitees or entire contact groups/distribution lists.
- Add your meeting subject, location, start and end times. Click Send.
In Teams:
- In Teams, click Meetings (in the left menu) and click Schedule a Meeting.
- Select the group (channel) or individuals that you want to meet with.
- Use the Scheduling Assistant to set up the meeting.
How do I add a dial-in number to my Teams meeting?
- Schedule your Teams meeting from Outlook. In Outlook, switch to calendar view and click "New Teams Meeting" at the top. Dial-in phone numbers should be automatically included.
- Schedule your meeting from the Teams desktop app, but ensure PSTN conferencing is turned on for your account. (Talk to your IT admin if you're not sure.)
How do I call into a Teams meeting?
- On desktop: Click the Calendar icon on the left side of the app and select the meeting you want to join. On mobile: In the Teams app, tap the meeting or meeting notice and tap See details.
- On your phone, dial the number provided in the meeting details. (If there is no number available, contact the meeting organizer.)
How do I make an outgoing phone call in Teams?
- In the Teams desktop app, go to Calls. If there is an option to "Dial a number", proceed to the next step. If the option does not appear, your organization may not have purchased a calling plan and this feature may not be available to you.
- Click Dial a number. Dial the number you'd like to call using the dial pad and click Call.
What types of meetings can I set up with Microsoft Teams?
With Teams, you can schedule three kinds of meetings:
- Ad-hoc meetings: When you need to meet with a group “right now,” click Meet Now in Teams.
- Private meetings: Use for one-on-one meetings that might contain privileged information.
- Channel meetings: These are scheduled meetings for teams or groups that belong to a channel.
Updated 11 months ago