
First things to know about channels in Microsoft Teams
A channel is a single place for a team to share messages, tools, and files. Channels can be organized by group, project, feature, or whatever else is relevant to you.
Create a standard, private, or shared channel in Microsoft Teams
A standard channel is open to all members, and anything posted is searchable by others. Private channels are best for smaller audiences or a specific project. Shared channels are open to …
Demystifying channels in Microsoft Teams
Our biggest team, Microsoft Teams, has channels for the big themes in our work: Design, Fun Stuff, Research… and more. They’re where people share information, get feedback on work, …
See all channels in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
To see all the channels in a team, select See all channels beneath your shown channels in a selected team. You can also go to the team name, select More options > Manage team, and …
Choose channels to display in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams includes channels for collaborations around a specific topic, department, or project. Once you join a team, you can also choose which channels to show based on interest …
Overview of teams and channels - Microsoft Support
In Microsoft Teams, teams are groups of people brought together for work, projects, or common interests. Teams are made up of two types of channels — standard (available and visible to …
Create a team from scratch in Microsoft Teams
For a deeper look at roles and permissions, see Team owner, member, and guest capabilities in Teams. Feel free to create more teams—you can own up to 250 teams per account.
Use @mentions to get someone's attention in Microsoft Teams
To get someone's attention in a channel conversation or a chat, @mention them. Just type @ before their name and then select them from the menu that appears. When an @mention …
Standard, private, or shared channels in Microsoft Teams
If you need a smaller, specific audience for a particular subject, you can use a private channel. Shared channels are for collaborating with people inside and outside your team or organization.
Quick tips: Get started with teams and channels
In Microsoft Teams, a team is a collection of people, conversations, files, and tools — all in one place. A channel is a discussion in a team, dedicated to a department, project, or topic.