Key Features
Team Channels & Chat
Organize conversations by topic, project, or department with threaded chats and mentions.
Meetings & Webinars
Host video calls, webinars, and live events with screen sharing and recording.
File Collaboration
Share and co-edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly within Teams using OneDrive.
App Integrations
Connect Teams with Planner, Trello, GitHub, Power BI, and over 700 third-party apps.
How It Works
Sign In with Microsoft 365
Access Teams via browser, desktop app, or mobile using your Microsoft account.
Create Teams & Channels
Set up teams for departments or projects, and create channels for focused discussions.
Start Chat or Meeting
Use chat for quick messages or schedule meetings with calendar integration.
Collaborate on Files
Upload documents, co-edit in real time, and manage permissions via OneDrive or SharePoint.
Integrate Apps & Automate
Add apps like Planner or Power Automate to streamline workflows and notifications.
Code Example
// Microsoft Graph API example to create a Teams channel:
POST https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/teams/{team-id}/channels
Headers: Authorization: Bearer {token}
Body:
{
"displayName": "Design Discussions",
"description": "Channel for UI/UX feedback and design reviews"
}Use Cases
Remote Team Collaboration
Coordinate across departments with chat, meetings, and shared files.
Online Classes & Training
Host virtual classrooms, share materials, and manage assignments.
Project Management
Track tasks, share updates, and integrate with Planner or Trello.
Enterprise Communication
Replace internal emails with threaded conversations and announcements.
Integrations & Resources
Explore Microsoft Teams’s ecosystem and find the tools, platforms, and docs to accelerate your workflow.
Popular Integrations
- Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint
- Planner, Power BI, Power Automate
- Trello, GitHub, Salesforce
- Zoom, Webex, Adobe Sign
- Microsoft Graph API, Azure AD
Helpful Resources
FAQ
Common questions about Microsoft Teams’s capabilities, usage, and ecosystem.