Tips for Teams files

Open a file and work with others

In a chat or channel, select a file to open it in Teams.

• Next to the file, select More attachment options  to open the file in your browser, download it, or copy a link to it.

In Teams, you can work on a file with your teammates for real-time collaboration.

Turn a file into a tab

• Go to the file you want and select More attachment options > Make this a tab.

View and upload files in a channel

To view and upload a file in a channel:

1. Choose the channel you want to view or upload files in.

2. Select the Files tab.

• Select Upload to add a file or folder to the channel. A copy will appear in your Files tab, where anyone in the channel can access it.

• To pin a file to the top of the list, hover over the file and select More actions > Pin to top.

Share a file from a channel

1. Select the channel you want to share a file from.

2. On the Shared tab, find the file you want to share and select Copy link  to create a link.

   • Select Settings   to change who can open the link, edit the file, and more. Then, select Apply.

3. Paste the link into a chat or post to share it.

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