Are you new to Microsoft Teams Essentials and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all its features? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through the basic features of Teams Essentials and how to navigate them.

Creating and joining a team

The first step in using Teams Essentials is to create or join a team. To create a team, click on the “Teams” button on the left sidebar and then select “Create team”. From there, you can customize settings and invite members to join your team. If you’ve been invited to join a team, simply click on the “Join” button in the invitation email.

Chatting

Once you’re a member of a team, you can start using the chat feature. To start a chat with a team member, click on the “Chat” button on the left sidebar. From there, you can start a new chat with a team member or group of members. You can also access previous chats by clicking on the “Previous chats” button.

Sharing files

Another important feature of Teams Essentials is file sharing. To share a file with a team, click on the “Files” button on the left sidebar, and you’ll be able to upload a file or create a new folder there. Once a file is uploaded, members of the team can access it and make edits if necessary.

Navigating the interface

The left sidebar is the main navigation tool in Teams Essentials. Here you can access all the different features such as chat, calendar, calls, and more. You’ll also have access to the “Apps” tab, from which you can connect to the different apps that integrate with Teams. You can also navigate the different teams you’re part of, by clicking on the team’s name in the left sidebar.

Teams Essentials is a complete and powerful collaboration tool that can help your organization stay connected and productive. By learning the basics of the solution’s capabilities and features, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an expert of the platform. As you get more comfortable with Teams Essentials, you can explore additional advanced features such as task management and video conferencing. With Teams Essentials, you can collaborate and achieve your business goals in a more efficient way.