How to set up and join a Microsoft Teams Meeting

(Images source – Office.com) In addition to the above, you can join from within a conversation. For instance, if you’re working under a different channel and you find that your messages aren’t displaying, you can choose to join a meeting from a notification that appears in the upper right corner of your Desktop screen. You’ll see a notification that you’ve been invited to a meeting. You can then join directly from there. Read: How to add Zoom to Microsoft Teams.

Schedule a Teams Meet

For scheduling a meeting, look for the Meetings button. Clicking on it will let Microsoft Teams list all your currently scheduled meetings. Simply click “Schedule Meeting” to set a time for the meeting.

Now, while conducting a meeting, if you would like to share your Desktop screen, simply click the ‘Screen’ icon. The icon allows users to share their screens. It is by far, the most convenient method to see what someone is presenting. To share your screen in a meeting or view someone else’s screen, just click on the icon and you are good to go.

A special feature of Microsoft Teams is that when you whenever you click away from a meeting, a call monitor will appear. It will allow you to join back the meeting in an instant when you click on it.

Visit Microsoft to download the app or use the web version.

There is also a free version of Microsoft Teams that is available.

Video from Microsoft on how to use Teams

This Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks post is sure to interest you, as well!

Do I need to download Microsoft Teams to join a meeting?

No, you can join any Microsoft Teams meeting using the web interface. However the link should allow you to join, and the host should include you in the meeting. Read: How to update Microsoft Teams manually

Is Microsoft Team free?

There is a free version of Microsoft Teams that offers unlimited chat, search, video calls. However, the free version is limited to up to 60 minutes per meeting or call. Along with this any app integrations and rich file collaboration will also be missing. Read: Bluetooth Headset is not working with Microsoft Teams

How many participants can be part of Microsoft Teams?

Up to 100 people can join a meeting in the free version of Microsoft Teams. The limit was increased to 300 for one year but can change going further.