Share and organize class team files
Share files in class conversations and use the Files tab to refer back to them later.
Share a file
Any file you share in a channel or chat can be opened by anyone in that channel or chat.
Tip: Sharing files in Microsoft Teams works particularly well with Microsoft Office documents.
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In your channel conversation, select New conversation > Attach
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Select one of these options:
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Recent
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Browse Teams and Channels
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OneDrive
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Upload from my computer
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Select a file > Share a link.
If you're uploading a file from your computer, select a file > Open > Send
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The file you shared can be found in the Files tab.
Add Class Materials
Do you have important files you don't want students to edit, like a syllabus or class rules? The Class Materials folder is a great place to upload them.
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Navigate to the General channel in your class team.
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Select the Files tab, then the Class Materials folder.
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Select Upload to add files from your OneDrive or device.
Share a file in a channel or chat
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Select Attach
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Choose a file you'd like you share.
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Include a message if you want, then select Send
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Find or create a file
See the files that you, your classmates, and educator have shared in one of your team's channels by selecting the Files tab.
While in Files, you can create a new Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document for you and your classmates to collaborate in.
Class Materials
In the Files tab, your educator might add read-only resources to the Class Materials folder. Look here for important documents that can help you with assignments, projects or keep you up to date on class expectations.
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