Learn how to use Microsoft Teams in your organization from our helpful Microsoft Teams tutorials.
If you’ve ever been on a Teams call and needed to walk someone through something on your computer — a report, a broken formula, a confusing email — screen sharing is the fastest way to do it. Instead of trying to explain what you’re seeing, you just show it. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you … read more…
If you’ve ever wrapped up a Teams meeting and then wondered, “Wait, who actually showed up?” — you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Whether you’re a teacher tracking student attendance, a project manager keeping tabs on your team, or an HR professional running a company-wide training, knowing who attended (and for how long) matters. … read more…
If you’ve ever joined a Teams meeting only to realize your laundry pile is perfectly visible behind you — you’re not alone. Background blur is one of those small things that can make a big difference in how professional you come across on a call. The good news? Blurring your background in Microsoft Teams takes … read more…
If you’ve ever been in a large Teams meeting where you need to split people into smaller groups — for a workshop, training session, or brainstorming activity — breakout rooms are exactly what you need. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through everything: how to set up breakout rooms before a meeting, how to create … read more…
If you’ve ever sat through an important Teams meeting and thought, “I really need to save this,” you’re not alone. Whether it’s a client call, a training session, or a weekly sync you want to revisit — downloading a Teams recording is something a lot of people need to do but aren’t always sure how. The good … read more…
If you’ve ever sent a message in Microsoft Teams with a glaring typo and only noticed after hitting Enter, you know how frustrating it is when spell check quietly stops doing its job. The red underline just disappears one day, and suddenly every message feels like a potential embarrassment. I’ve run into this myself, and … read more…
If you’ve opened Microsoft Teams one morning and the Chat icon has just vanished from the sidebar, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve seen this question pop up constantly in Teams forums, IT helpdesks, and community threads. The good news is that in most cases, it’s not a serious problem. It’s usually a layout change, … read more…
If you’ve ever looked at someone’s status in Microsoft Teams and wondered why it says “In a call” sometimes and “In a meeting” other times — you’re not alone. It’s one of those things that feels like it should be obvious but actually trips up a lot of people, even those who’ve been using Teams for years. In this … read more…
If you’ve been using Microsoft Teams for a while — or you’re about to roll it out at your organization — you’ve probably wondered whether it’s actually as good as people say, or whether the frustrations others complain about are real. I’ve spent a lot of time working in Teams, setting it up, troubleshooting it, … read more…
Picture this: someone sends you a meeting ID and a passcode over WhatsApp or email, but you have no calendar invite, no clickable link — nothing. You’re staring at a string of numbers, wondering, “How do I actually get into this meeting?” I’ve been there. And honestly, joining a Teams meeting with just a meeting … read more…
So your camera just stopped working in Microsoft Teams right before a meeting. I’ve been there. The screen shows a black box where your face should be, or Teams keeps saying “No camera found,” and you have no idea why — especially when the camera works perfectly fine in Zoom or the Windows Camera app. … read more…
If you’ve ever had to pick between Microsoft Teams and Slack for your team, you already know the feeling. Both tools look similar on the surface — chat, video calls, file sharing — but once you start using them day to day, the differences become pretty clear. I’ve worked with both platforms across different team … read more…
If you’ve landed here, you’re probably trying to figure out whether Microsoft Teams’ free plan is good enough for your needs or whether it’s worth paying for one of the upgrades. I’ve been through this exact question myself, and I’ll walk you through everything you need to know so you can make the right call … read more…
