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Microsoft 365 for business Quick Start
  • Microsoft 365 for business
  • Create
  • Save
  • Collaborate
  • Set up your mobile apps
  • Learn more
Get started with Microsoft 365
  • What is Microsoft 365?
  • Microsoft365.com
  • Work where you want
Create and save
  • Save files to the cloud
  • Using the Desktop Apps
  • Work on the web
Share and collaborate
  • Share files in Microsoft 365
  • Co-author
  • Use @mentions
  • Follow-ups
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  • Start and pin chats
  • Make calls
  • Join a Teams meeting
  • Tips for better meetings
Get the most out of Windows
  • Find your documents, apps, and more with Search
  • Microsoft Edge
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Work from anywhere
  • OneDrive mobile app
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Cool Microsoft 365 features
  • PowerPoint Designer
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  • Editor in Word
  • Make your content accessible

Create and format a post

Applies To
Microsoft Teams
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Try it!

Create and format a post or announcement to start a conversation in a channel.

  1. Type a message.

  2. Select Format.

  3. To create an announcement, select a post type > Announcement. 

  4. Type a headline, and then add a color scheme or your own background image.

  5. Format your post with the following options:

    • Add a subject

    • Bold

    • Bulleted list

    • Insert link

6. Select Send.

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