To start a new conversation, select New message. Enter the name or phone number of a contact. Select the person you want to send a message to. A new message thread opens for you to begin with. If you encounter issues while using messages, our troubleshooting tips may help.

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Within emails that you receive in New Outlook, you can initiate a chat with the sender or start a group chat with all recipients of the message.

To change your Mail settings so your inbox looks and behaves the way you want it to, see Personalize your new Mail experience in Outlook.com. Also check out the Outlook.com Community forum. Click any title below to expand it and see the instructions. Select Mail > Layout.

Compose your message in the box at the bottom of the chat. To open formatting options, select Format to the right of your message. When your message is ready, select Send or press Enter to start the chat. You can also start a one-on-one chat from someone's profile card.

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Compose your message, then select Actions and apps . Select Schedule message . Choose the date and time that you'd like to send it from the pop-up menu. Click the Continue button. Select Send . Your chat message will be sent automatically at the time you set.

Teams lets you send and receive SMS messages from your desktop or mobile device. This is currently available to calling plan users in the United States and Canada. Note: SMS is enabled in the Teams admin settings. If you're unable to use SMS, please contact your administrator. From your list of chats, select New message .

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. Sometimes, you’ll want to talk one-on-one with someone.

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