You can now set all meetings in Teams to be Teams meetings! If you follow the instructions below, any meeting you schedule will automatically be set as a Teams meeting – no need to remember to check the box each… Read More
Below you will find instructions on how to block an external caller in Microsoft Teams. You may only block external callers, not those within UWM. To block external callers that have called you: Click on the Calls tab on the… Read More
Your profile picture can be found in the upper right-hand corner of Teams. It also is shown in your chat windows and when calling into Teams meetings. To add or change your profile picture: Click on your initials or your… Read More
Microsoft Teams has emojis, GIFs and stickers available in the chat function! To send an emoji: Select the emoji (smiley face) icon in the menu bar beneath the chatbox. Select the emoji you want from the gallery or do a… Read More
Microsoft recently released a new feature that allows for custom background effects in Teams. Click the ellipse button (…) on your screen during a meeting to access your menu, then select Show background effects. A new pane will pop up… Read More
Microsoft Teams is available for use on mobile devices! This would allow you to chat, attend a meeting, or answer a Teams call from your cell phone. If you are interested in downloading Teams Mobile, please use the instructions below:… Read More
In Microsoft Teams you can pop out a chat into a separate window. This means that you can select a specific chat from Teams and place it where you want on your screen while you are working on another item,… Read More
The Calling feature for individual phone lines will be added to Microsoft Teams for UWM faculty and staff next week. On June 1, 2020 you will receive an email with your individual phone number and further instructions for getting started with… Read More
Microsoft has added a new feature to Teams called Hands Up. This allows meeting participants to virtually “raise their hand” to get the attention of the other participants. While in a meeting, select the hand icon (shown above) in your… Read More
Microsoft Teams has played an instrumental part in our remote work environment for video conferencing, chat, and so much more. This summer, the calling feature will be added to the platform, and UWM faculty and staff will receive new phone numbers… Read More