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In Microsoft Teams (free), you have the option to post to a community and channel. You can start a new post, share something from your device, create a poll, and reply to a post. Take a look and see what else you can do when you post in a community or channel in Microsoft Teams (free).

Note: Some community options might not be available on Windows 10, Mac, and Web. You can find these community features in Microsoft Teams (free) on mobile. Get the Teams mobile app.

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Post to a community

A community is where you can engage in conversation and share information securely.

  1. In Teams, go to the community you would like to post to.

  2. Tap the new post button Teams new chat icon.

  3. In the New post window, you can:

    • Add a title to your post.

    • In the Start a new conversation area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

    • Tap the plus button  Teams community schedule new even button to include Media, Attach a file, schedule an Event, or include a Poll to send to the community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

    • Tap the Media button to include photos from your camera roll or take a new picture.

    • Tap the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include emojis, Memes, or GIFs in your post.

    • Use the options to format your post.

    • Select the more options button  Teams settings and more button at the top to Also send via email. This will send your new post to all members in an email as well.

  4. When you're ready, tap Send  Teams send button to post to the community.

You can easily share something from your camera roll, apps, or browser to a community.

  1. Select the item that you would like to share with a community.

  2. Tap the share button.

  3. Scroll to Teams (free), then under Communities, select the community you would like to share to. You will also have the option to include a message

  4. When you're ready, tap Send Teams send button to post to the community.

  1. Go to the post in the community that you would like to reply to and tap Reply.

  2. You can type your message in the Reply field and tap the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis, Memes, or GIFs.

  3. Tap the plus button  Teams community schedule new even button to include Media, Attach a file, mark your message as high Priority, Format your message, schedule an Event, or include a Poll to send to the community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  4. Tap the camera button to include a photo or take a new one or tap the microphone to record and send an audio message.

  5. When you're ready, tap Send Teams send button to reply to the post.

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message.  

Tap the plus button  Teams community schedule new even button to include the following:

  • Add Media  Gallery button from your camera or gallery to your post or announcement.

  • Attach files  Attach a file button to share.

  • Mark your message as high Priority  The Important icon

  • Create an Event  New meeting button.

  • Create a Poll  Teams Polls button to send to your community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  • Add Emojis  Teams Community event reactions to share reactions.

  • ​​​​Use the format options to customize your message with Bold, Italic, Underline, and much more.

Post to a channel

Channels make it easier to focus on specific objectives and projects. You can use channels to post topics like Announcements and Q&As.

  1. In Teams, go to the channel you would like to post to.

  2. Tap the new post button Teams new chat icon.

  3. In the New post window, you can:

    • Add a title to your post.

    • In the Start a new conversation area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

    • Tap the plus button  Teams community schedule new even button to include Media, Attach a file, schedule an Event, or include a Poll to send to the community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

    • Tap the Media button to include photos from your camera roll or take a new picture.

    • Tap the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include emojis, Memes, or GIFs in your post.

    • Use the options to format your post.

  4. When you're ready, tap Send  Teams send button to post to the community.

You can easily share something from your camera roll, apps, or browser to a channel.

  1. Select the item that you would like to share to a channel.

  2. Tap the share button.

  3. Scroll to Teams (free), then under Communities, select the channel you would like to share to. You will also have the option to include a message.

  4. When you're ready, tap Send Teams send button to post to the channel.

  1. Go to the post in the channel that you would like to reply to and tap Reply.

  2. You can type your message in the Reply field and tap the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis, Memes, or GIFs.

  3. Tap the plus button  Teams community schedule new even button to include Media, Attach a file, mark your message as high Priority, Format your message, schedule an Event, or include a Poll to send to the community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  4. Tap the camera button to include a photo or take a new one or tap the microphone to record and send an audio message.

  5. When you're ready, tap Send Teams send button to reply to the post.

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message. 

Tap the plus button  Teams community schedule new even button to include the following:

  • Add Media  Gallery button to your post or announcement.

  • Attach files  Attach a file button to share.

  • Mark your message as high Priority  The Important icon

  • Create a Poll  Teams Polls button to send to your community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  • Add Emojis  Teams Community event reactions to share reactions.

  • Add Media  Gallery button from your camera or device to your post or announcement.

  • ​​​​Use the format options to customize your message with Bold, Italic, Underline, and much more.

 Post to a community

A community is where you can engage in conversation and share information securely.

  1. In Teams, select Community from the app bar on the left side of the screen.

  2. Select the community you want to create a new post to.

  3. Select Start a new post.

  4. In the new post window, you can: 

    • Add a subject your post.

    • Use the options to format your post or announcement.

    • In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

    • You can include Media, Attach a file, and select the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis or select the Giphy button to include a GIF in your post.

    • Create a Poll to send to your community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

    • Select the Create with Designer  Create with Designer button in Teams button to turn your words into design. 

    • If posting to a general channel, select the checkbox to Also notify via email and send your post to all members of the general channel in an email. Only available for message posts.

  5. When you're ready, select Post to post your announcement to the community.

Sometimes your message needs to stand out with announcements. With options for a headline and bright background colors, community announcements help your message cut through noise.

  1. In Teams, select Community from the app bar on the left side of the screen.

  2. Select the community you want to create an announcement.

  3. Select Announcement.

  4. In the new announcement window, you can: 

    • Type a headline, select a Color scheme Meeting options icon, or select the Background image  Create with Designer button in Teams button to create an announcement banner. Learn more about creating a banner with Designer.

    • Use the options to format your announcement.

    • In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

    • You can include Media, Attach a file, and select the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis or select the Giphy button to include a GIF in your post.

    • Create a Poll to send to your community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  5. When you're ready, select Post to post your announcement to the community.

  1. Go to the post in the community that you would like to reply to and select Reply. 

  2. You can type your message in the Reply field.

  3. You'll also have the option to Format your message, include Media, Attach a file, select the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis or select the Giphy button to include a GIF, or include a Poll to send to the community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  4. When you're ready, select Send Teams send button to reply to the post.

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message. 

  • ​​​​Use the format options to customize your message with Bold, Italic, Underline, and much more.

  • Include Media  Gallery button to your post or announcement.

  • Attach files  Attach a file button to share.

  • Add Emojis  Teams Community event reactions to share reactions.

  • Select the Giphy button to express your thoughts.

Post to a channel

Channels make it easier to focus on specific objectives and projects. You can use channels to post topics like Announcements and Q&As.

  1. In Teams, select Community from the app on the left side of the screen.

  2. Select the channel you want to create a new post to.

  3. Select Start a new post.

  4. In the new post window, you can:

    • Add a subject your post.

    • Use the options to format your post or announcement.

    • In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

    • You can include Media, Attach a file, and select the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis or select the Giphy button to include a GIF in your post.

    • Create a Poll to send to your community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  5. When you're ready, select Post to post to the channel.

  1. In Teams, select Community from the app on the left side of the screen.

  2. Select the channel you want to create an announcement to.

  3. Select Announcement.

  4. In the new announcement window, you can:

    • Type a headline, select a Color scheme Meeting options icon, or select the Background image  Create with Designer button in Teams button to create an announcement banner. Learn more about creating a banner with Designer.

    • Add a subhead to your post.

    • Use the options to format your post or announcement.

    • In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

    • You can include Media, Attach a file, and select the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis or select the Giphy button to include a GIF in your post.

    • Select the Create with Designer  Create with Designer button in Teams button to turn your words into design. 

    • Create a Poll to send to your community. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  5. When you're ready, select Post to post your announcement to the channel.

  1. In Teams, go to the channel where you want to send a reply message.

  2. Find the post in the channel and select Reply underneath the message.

  3. You can type your message in the Reply field where you can:

    • Use the options to Format your message.

    • You can include Media, Attach a file, and select the emoji button  Teams Community event reactions to include Emojis or select the Giphy button to include a GIF in your post.

    • Select the Create with Designer  Create with Designer button in Teams button to turn your words into design. 

    • Create a Poll to send to your channel. Learn more about how to create a poll.

  4. When you're ready, select Send Teams send button to reply to the post.

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message. 

  • ​​​​Use the format options to customize your message with Bold, Italic, Underline, and much more.

  • Include Media  Gallery button to your post or announcement.

  • Attach files  Attach a file button to share.

  • Add Emojis  Teams Community event reactions to share reactions.

  • Select the Giphy button to express your thoughts.

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

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