Tech Tip: Pin a Chat
Pinning a chat in Teams is an easy and convenient way to customize and organize your Teams experience. When you pin a chat, it places the conversation with that contact or group to the top of your Chat list pane…. Read More
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Tech Tip: Shared Departmental Numbers
Do you or your department need changes to a shared departmental phone line? An example scenario could be a new employee or someone retiring. A shared phone number refers to a number that reaches a group of individuals or a… Read More
Teams Tip: Change Teams Layout
Did you know you can customize your layout in Microsoft Teams to suit your working style? Below are two examples of Teams views in the Grid and the List Settings. List View – In the List view, you see all… Read More
Microsoft Teams Conferencing Equipment
The campus transition to Microsoft Teams may require changes to conferencing equipment. To start a conversation with an IT Professional about what option is right for you, please fill out the IT Purchase Request form and select “Audiovisual Technology” in… Read More
Using Polls in Teams Meetings
Get the most out of your Teams meetings with Polls powered by Microsoft Forms! Adding even more ways to engage with your meeting participants, the new polling feature allows you to gather information in real time from your attendees. To… Read More
Teams Meeting Breakout Rooms
Facilitate and maintain meaningful connections in even the largest meetings with breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams! To begin your next breakout session in Teams, start your meeting and navigate to the top toolbar and select the Breakout Rooms option. Please… Read More
Teams Meetings Best Practices
Since July of 2020, UWM Teams users have held more than 22,400 Teams meetings. Now that you and your coworkers have adopted Teams into your workflow, here are a few of UWM IT’s best practices for working remotely with Teams…. Read More
Microsoft Whiteboard Integration with Teams
Microsoft has added new functionality to Teams meetings to make it even easier for working groups to collaborate creatively. Microsoft Whiteboard is a presentation mode that allows for sketching, storyboarding, and other creative brainstorming during Teams meetings. To start doodling during meetings, follow these instructions: Join any Teams Meeting. Select the Share Content button… Read More
Teams Tip: Post a Message to Multiple Channels
Have you ever wished you could share the same message to several of your working Teams at the same time? Now you can now share posts to multiple channels simultaneously in Teams! Follow the instructions below to master this helpful… Read More
Keyboard Shortcuts for Teams
There are many shortcuts that can be performed in Teams by using your keyboard. The list below are some of the most common shortcuts for Teams: Shortcuts for Windows: Open Calls: Ctrl + 5 Open Teams: Ctrl + 3 Open… Read More