In this step-by-step tutorial, learn the top 20 best Microsoft Teams tips and tricks.
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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction to Microsoft Teams Tips & Tricks
0:14 Spotlight video
1:25 Don’t allow attendees to unmute
2:00 Manage permissions and set who can present
2:32 Download attendance list
2:57 Whiteboard
3:53 Personalize video background
5:30 Transcribe meeting
6:56 CTRL + Shift + M shortcut to toggle mute
7:40 Order of hand raises
8:31 Live captions
9:07 Insert a quick poll
10:42 Save messages
11:48 Pin messages
12:28 Create rich text messages & announcements
13:41 Shortcut keys
14:19 Show or Hide Teams and Channels
15:28 Post to a team via email
16:11 Apps
17:15 Dark mode
17:48 Filter activity to @ mentions
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Is there a way to change the name of a teams member? Example: I would like to change Jane Smith to Jane Dr silly’s MA
Could you make new tips and tricks for 2022
Thanks a lot, useful tips for all users
Hey there. Can yuou show me how to use a GIF as a background?
wonderful video, very very helpful
Hi Kevin, love this tutorial. I've learn so much from your videos already. One thing I can't find is how to set the default for folders is to always present the newest file at the top without having to modify the sort. Is this possible?
What a great job with this videos, keep it up.
Here's a tip for you… Stop eating cookies for lunch! It's a snack. Lol. Great video!
THANK YOU!
Thank you Kevin
if someone is sharing an image in teams and you can't see it because it's too small, how can you make it bigger so you can see it?
Great video. Tks for sharing your expertise
Thank you for saying everything so that those with low vision or no vision could learn, too. Excellent in every way. 0:06
Great videos Kevin and thanks for sharing. Is it possible in Teams to filter by status?
Hi Kevin , Would want a video on "how google assistant helps me manage my work and personal life"
awesome tips!
What’s the difference between a team and a group chat?
Thank you it really helped
Good video
Hi Kevin, Do you have details on how voicemails can be deleted from Callqueues? We connected the call queues to a Teams channel and the voicemail shows up there for the team.
It is unread at first but the team will not know if someone already called back or started an action.
I'd like to know how to hide the little call box when on a call
This video actually helped me t