Related topics
×
Sign in with Microsoft
Sign in or create an account.
Hello,
Select a different account.
You have multiple accounts
Choose the account you want to sign in with.

There is so much you can do in Microsoft Teams (free) in Mini Teams or Chat in Windows 11.

Not sure which version of Teams you're using? If you see Chat in Windows 11 from your taskbar, then you're not on the latest version of Microsoft Teams (free) and Windows 11. Learn more about how to update Teams and Windows and get started with Mini Teams.

With Mini Teams, you can easily chat and connect via audio and video, but there’s so much more you can do when you open Microsoft Teams (free), like creating and collaborating in Communities. To get the full Microsoft Teams (free) experience, select Open Teams The open Teams button in Mini Teams.at the top of the mini Teams window.

The Open Teams button at the top of the mini Teams window.


Once the full version of Microsoft Teams (free) opens, you will have a few more familiar features:

Shows Microsoft Teams (free) desktop experience with callouts for the included features.

Shows Microsoft Teams (free) desktop experience with callouts for the included features.

A. Search– find people, chats, and more; search by email address or phone number to find, add and invite people you know.

B. Activity – keep track of all your calls, reactions, and mentions.

C. Community – connect with your group or organization in a secure space where you can engage, share, and build meaningful relationships with a positive impact to achieve more for your community.

D. Channel – find a specific place within a larger community where you and other members can organize discussion based on topics and interests.

E. Chats – find all your recent and pinned chats.

F. Calendar schedule meetings and create personal events.

G. Meet now – connect over audio and video with all your contacts.

H. New chat – start a new conversation with a contact or group.

I. Mini Teams – open a new way to chat!

With Chat in Windows 11, you can easily chat and connect via audio and video, but there’s so much more you can do when you open Microsoft Teams (free), like creating and collaborating in Communities. To get the full Microsoft Teams (free) experience, select Open Teams Teams open Teams in Windows 11 at the top of the Chat window.

Chat for Windows 11 open Teams


Once the full version of Microsoft Teams (free) opens, you will have a few more familiar features:

Microsoft Teams on Windows 11

A. Search– find people, chats, and more; search by email address or phone number to find, add and invite people you know.

B. Activity – keep track of all your calls, reactions, and mentions.

C. Chats – find all your recent and pinned chats.

D. Calendar schedule meetings and create personal events.

E. Meet now – connect over audio and video with all your contacts.

F. New chat – start a new conversation with a contact or group.

Learn more

Block a contact

Report a concern in Microsoft Teams (free)

Learn more about your account

Contact us

For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.

Need more help?

Want more options?

Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.

Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.

Was this information helpful?

What affected your experience?
By pressing submit, your feedback will be used to improve Microsoft products and services. Your IT admin will be able to collect this data. Privacy Statement.

Thank you for your feedback!

×