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Hands-On Microsoft Teams

You're reading from   Hands-On Microsoft Teams A practical guide to enhancing enterprise collaboration with Microsoft Teams and Office 365

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781839213984
Length 324 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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João Ferreira João Ferreira
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Table of Contents (12) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1:Microsoft Teams Basics 2. Chapter 2: Microsoft Teams' Core Features FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: How to Use Microsoft Teams – Chats and Conversation 4. Chapter 4: How to Use Microsoft Teams – Meetings and Live Events 5. Chapter 5: Public versus Private – Teams and Channels 6. Chapter 6: Extending Microsoft Teams Using Apps 7. Chapter 7: Extend Microsoft Teams Using Custom Apps and Microsoft 365 8. Chapter 8: Build Your Own App for Microsoft Teams Using App Studio 9. Chapter 9: Building Your Own Bot for Microsoft Teams 10. Chapter 10: Microsoft Teams PowerShell – a Tool for Automation 11. Other Books You May Enjoy

Understanding the chat feature on Microsoft Teams

Chat is a default application found in the app bar and allows you to start a written conversation with any member of your organization.

Before jumping into your first conversation, it is best to understand how the chat app is organized to get the most out of it. The following screenshot shows a page in the app, with its main components highlighted and described:

Figure 3.1: Chat layout

Let's cover each of these components in detail:

  1. The Chat app: The Chat application gives you access to the private chat feature on Microsoft Teams.
  2. The Contacts tab: The contacts tab allow you to find other Microsoft Teams members to start a conversation.

    (a) Recent: This shows you the latest contacts you chatted with and also suggests contacts based on your recent activity. The Recent tab also displays your pinned contacts; these contacts are always displayed at the top for faster access.

    (b) Contacts: This...

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