Start a new chat in Microsoft Teams (free)

To start a new chat in Microsoft Teams (free): 

1. Tap the New Chat  button.

2. Type the name, email address, or phone number of the person with whom you want to chat in the To: field.
    

   Tips: 

   • If you can’t find the person you want to add to the chat, try syncing your contacts on your mobile device. If you still can’t find them, you can invite them to Microsoft Teams (free).

   • If they are a new contact, they will need to accept your chat. Learn more about joining a chat in Microsoft Teams (free).

3. Select the person in the list of suggestions or contacts to start a chat.

4. You can add more people to the chat by typing more names, email addresses, or phone numbers into the To: field.

5. Type in the Type a new message window and tap Send  to send a message in the chat.

Once you’re in a chat, you can use @mentions to get someone’s attention in the chat. Learn more about using mentions to get someone’s attention in a chat.

To start a new chat in Microsoft Teams (free): 

1. Select the New Chat  button.

2. Type the name, email address, or phone number of the person with whom you want to chat in the To: field.
    

   Tips: 

   • If you can’t find the person you want to add to the chat, try syncing your contacts on your mobile device. If you still can’t find them, you can invite them to Microsoft Teams (free). 

   • If they are a new contact, they will need to accept your chat. Learn more about joining a chat in Microsoft Teams (free).

3. Select the person in the list of suggestions or contacts to start a chat.

4. You can add more people to the chat by typing more names, email addresses, or phone numbers into the To: field.

5. Type in the Type a new message window and select Send  to send a message in the chat.

Once you’re in a chat, you can use @mentions to get someone’s attention in the chat. Learn more about using mentions to get someone’s attention in a chat.

Learn more about getting the conversation started in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11.

To start a new chat in Microsoft Teams (free): 

1. Select the New Chat   button.

2. Type the name, email address, or phone number of the person with whom you want to chat in the To: field.
    

   Tips: 

   • If you can’t find the person you want to add to the chat, try syncing your contacts on your mobile device. If you still can’t find them, you can invite them to Microsoft Teams (free).

   • If they are a new contact, they will need to accept your chat. Learn more about joining a chat in Microsoft Teams (free).

3. Select the person in the list of suggestions or contacts to start a chat.

4. You can add more people to the chat by typing more names, email addresses, or phone numbers into the To: field.

5. Type in the Type a new message window and select Send  to send a message in the chat.

Once you’re in a chat, you can use @mentions to get someone’s attention in the chat. Learn more about using mentions to get someone’s attention in a chat.