How to post to a community and channel in Microsoft Teams Free

Post to a community

A community is where you can engage in conversation and share information securely.

Create a new post in a community

1. In Teams, go to the community you would like to post to.

2. Tap the new post button .

3. In the New post window, you can:

   • Add a title to your post.

   • In the Start a new conversation area, you can compose your message and@ mention someone in the community.

   • When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use these options to format your message:

     Tap the Plus button   to include the following:

     • Add Media   from your camera or gallery to your post or announcement.
     • Attach files   to share.
     • Mark your message as high Priority 
     • Use an app to send to your community

     • Add Emojis, GIFS, and stickers  to share reactions.
     • Add Record Audio to share an audio file. You can do this by tapping and holding to record. When you're finished recording, you can send or delete.
     • Use the format options to customize your message with Bold, Italic, Underline, and much more.

   • At the top, you can tap Send options   to Also send via email. This will send your new post to all members in an email as well.

4. When you're ready, tap Send to post to the community.

Share something in a community from your mobile device

You can easily share something from your camera roll, apps, or browser to a community.

1. Select the item that you would like to share with a community.
2. Tap Share.
3. Scroll to Teams Free, then under Communities, select the community you would like to share to. You will also have the option to include a message
4. When you're ready, tap Send  to post to the community.

Reply to a post in a community

1. Go to the post in the community that you would like to reply to and tap Reply.

2. You can type your message in the Reply field. You can also:

   1. Tap the Emojis, GIFS, and stickers to include Emojis or GIFS.
   2. Tap Camera  to take a photo or select one from your camera roll.

3. Tap the Plus button   to include Media , Attach files , mark your message as high Priority, Format your message, or use an app to send to your community.

4. When you're ready, tap Send  to reply to the post.

How do I edit a post or announcement in a community?

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message.  

Why was my community message deleted?

When in a Microsoft Teams Free community you may receive a message stating "This message has been deleted." in your conversation.

This could be due to one of the following:

• The author of the message has deleted it.
• The owner of the community has chosen to delete it.
• The message was reported.

Post to a channel

Channels make it easier to focus on specific objectives and projects. You can use channels to post topics like Announcements and Q&As.

Create a new post in a channel

1. In Teams, go to the community channel you would like to post to.

2. Tap the new post button .

3. In the New post window, you can:

   • Add a title to your post.

   • In the Start a new conversation area, you can compose your message and @ mention someone in the community.

   • When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use these options to format your message:

     Tap the Plus button   to include the following:

     • Add Media   from your camera or gallery to your post or announcement.
     • Attach files   to share.
     • Mark your message as high Priority 

     • Add Emojis, GIFS, and stickers  to share reactions.
     • Use the format options to customize your message with Bold, Italic, Underline, and much more.

When you're ready, tap Send to post to the channel.

Share something in a channel from your mobile device

You can easily share something from your camera roll, apps, or browser to a community.

1. Select the item that you would like to share with a community.
2. Tap Share.
3. Scroll to Teams Free, then under Communities, select the community you would like to share to. You will also have the option to include a message
4. When you're ready, tap Send  to post to the community.

Reply to a post in a channel

1. Go to the post in the channel that you would like to reply to and tap Reply.
2. You can type your message in the Reply field and tap the Emojis, GIFS, and stickers .
3. Tap the Plus button   to include Media , Attach files , mark your message as high Priority, or Format your message.
4. Tap Camera to include a photo or take a new one.
5. When you're ready, tap Send  to reply to the post.

How do I edit a post or announcement in a channel?

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message. 

Post to a community

A community is where you can engage in conversation and share information securely.

Create a new post in a community

1. Select the community where you want to create a new post to.

2. Select Post or Post in Channel. 

3. In the new post window, you can: 

   • Add a subject your post.

   • In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @mention someone in the community.

   • You can include Media , Attach files , and select Emojis, GIFS, and stickers  to include in your post.

   • Under Actions and apps , you can:

     • Set your delivery options from Standard to Priority .
     • Add an app.

4. When you're ready, select Post to share with the community.

Post a new announcement in a community

1. Select the community where you want to create an announcement.
2. Select Announcement.

1. In the new announcement window, you can: 

   • Type a headline.
   • Select Color scheme to choose a background color

• In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @mention someone in the community.

• You can include Media , Attach files , and select Emojis, GIFS, and stickers .

• Under Actions and apps , you can

  • Set your delivery options from Standard to Priority . 
  • Add an app.

When you're ready, select Post to share your announcement to the community.

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Reply to a post in a community

1. Go to the post in the community where you would like to reply to and select Reply. 

2. You can type your message in the Reply field.

3. You'll also have the option to Format your message, include Media , Attach files, select Emojis, GIFS, and stickers .

4. Under Actions and apps , you can:

   • Show formatting options
   • Set your delivery options from Standard to Priority . 
   • Add an app.

5. When you're ready, select Send  to reply to the post.

How do I edit a post or announcement in a community?

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message. 

Why was my community message deleted?

When in a Microsoft Teams Free community you may receive a message stating "This message has been deleted." in your conversation.

This could be due to one of the following:

• The author of the message has deleted it.
• The owner of the community has chosen to delete it.
• The message was reported.

Post to a channel

Channels make it easier to focus on specific objectives and projects. You can use channels to post topics like Announcements and Q&As.

Create a new post in a channel

1. Select the channel where you want to create a new post to.

2. Select Post or Post in Channel. 

3. In the new post window, you can: 

   • Add a subject your post.

   • In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @mention someone in the community.

   • You can include Media , Attach files , and select Emojis, GIFS, and stickers  to include in your post.

   • Under Actions and apps , you can:

     • Set your delivery options from Standard to Priority . 

4. When you're ready, select Post to share with the community.

Post a new announcement to a channel

Sometimes your message needs to stand out with announcements. With options for a headline and bright background colors, community announcements help your message cut through noise.

1. Select the channel where you want to create an announcement.

2. Select Announcement.

3. In the new announcement window, you can: 

   • Type a headline.
   • Select a Color scheme 

• Add a subheading.

• In the Type a new message area, you can compose your message and @mention someone in the community.

• You can include Media , Attach files , and select Emojis, GIFS, and stickers .

• Under Actions and apps , you can

  • Set your delivery options from Standard to Priority . 
  • Add an app.
     

When you're ready, select Post to share your announcement to the community.

Reply to a post in a channel

1. Go to the post in the channel that you would like to reply to and select Reply. 

2. You can type your message in the Reply field.

3. You'll also have the option to Format your message, include Media , Attach files, select Emojis, GIFS, and stickers .

4. Under Actions and apps , you can:

   • Show formatting options
   • Set your delivery options from Standard to Priority . 

5. When you're ready, select Send  to reply to the post.

How do I edit a post or announcement in a channel?

When you create a post or announcement or send a reply, use the options to format your message.