Chat with others in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support. Desktop Mobile. Use Microsoft Teams to chat online with your colleagues. Start a chat with another person. Start all chats the same way: by selecting New chat at the top of your chat list.

We'll show you self-help options first. Additional help is available if you need it, including live chat with a Microsoft specialist.

Chat is at the center of everything you do in Microsoft Teams. From individual chats with just one other person, to group chats and conversations in channels—chat has you covered. Here are some of the first things to know: 1. Chats can be one-on-one or in a group.

Chat lets you connect with others, stay up to date on projects, and express yourself, whether you're in the office, at home, or on the go with the Microsoft Teams app. In Teams, you'll see three types of chats: One-on-one chats: to connect with people individually. Group chats: to speak with a group of people at the same time.

Business Chat (BizChat) is the at the center of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Grounded in both web and work data, BizChat helps you incorporate your work content, such as chats, email, and files. It is extensible and can be accessed in the Microsoft 365 app, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

Start a new chat in Microsoft Teams (free) Like or react to messages. Use @ mentions to get someone's attention. Format a message. Send a picture, link, or file. Send a video clip in Microsoft Teams (free) View chat details in Microsoft Teams (free) on mobile. View all photos in your chat. Use read receipts for messages.

If you need a smaller discussion, outside of channels, between you and a small group of people, start a group chat. You can pull any of your friends or coworkers into the group. With a group chat, anyone can share project-related files, and make calls.

Learn how to start a new chat with a contact or group in Microsoft Teams (free) on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices.

Learn how to create, edit, and customize a group chat in Microsoft Teams (free) on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices.

To switch between chats and send messages during a town hall: Select Chat in your meeting controls. In the Chat pane, select Everyone or Event group to access different chat feeds. Select Everyone to view and send messages in the chat feed with the entire town hall audience. Select Event group to view and send messages in the chat feed with ...