Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and have conversations—all in one place. It allows you to create private or open channels for rich conversations which are enhanced by integrated file sharing, conference style meetings like skype, record or share notes and link content from your favourite apps. You can organise and customise your chat space with minimal effort and data compliance is built into the platform so you don't have to worry about it.

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Features

Feature Names	Description	How-To Video / Guideline

Feature Names	Description	How-To Video / Guideline
Screensharing	Show your screen or a presentation in chat and meetings.	Coming Soon
Together mode	See the whole class in a new way for discussions and presentations.	Coming Soon
Raise your hand	Make your voice heard without disrupting fellow students.	Coming Soon
Immersive reader	Easily read conversations and chats in a more personalized format, all in Microsoft Teams.	Coming Soon
Accessibility	Live closed captions (US only), ASL visibility features, and dozens of language options for chat translation.	Coming Soon
Whiteboard	Collaborate in Microsoft Teams using a freeform, infinite digital canvas.	Coming Soon
Breakout Rooms	Divide into smaller groups to discuss, connect, and learn together.	Coming Soon
Assignments	Track, complete, and turn in class assignments.	Coming Soon
Custom backgrounds	Blur your meeting background, pick an image, or upload your own. Official APU Backgrounds Academic & Non-Academic Staff	Coming Soon

General

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Questions	Answers

Questions	Answers
Which Operating System are supported by Microsoft Teams?	Microsoft Teams has clients available for desktop (Windows, Mac, and Linux), web, and mobile (Android and iOS). These clients all require an active internet connection and do not support an offline mode. Web Browser: Internet Explorer/Google Chrome (* Safari browser is not supported)* https://teams.microsoft.com Mobile app: Google Play and Apple App Store Desktop Client: Windows, Mac, and Linux – https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads
How to join Teams group as a guest (Registered Account) ?	To join a public or a 3rd party Team’s Channel/Meeting, please follow the guideline on the link - Join Teams Group as a Guest
Where do i find the files i downloaded from Microsoft Teams on my computer?	Please follow the attached guideline link to learn the above question - Microsoft Teams - Locate File Download Location
How can I hide Unwanted/Old Teams Channels under my account?	Please follow the attached guideline link to learn the above question - Microsoft Teams - Hide Microsoft Teams Group
What is the Limitation & Specifications of Microsoft Teams?	Microsoft Teams has a number of specifications and limitations that will keep changing with update releases and changes. View the link to see the Limitations & Specifications of Microsoft Teams - Limits and specifications for Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Teams

Video Training

Microsoft provides a list of video training for end-users (students & staff) that is very beneficial for your day to day activities and tasks. View the videos to have a good experience of the functions/features of Mircosoft Teams - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/microsoft-teams-video-training-4f108e54-240b-4351-8084-b1089f0d21d7?ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us

Support

In case of further inquiry, please open a ticket with the Virtual Help Centre. Alternatively, you may choose to access APSpace > More > Help Centre for further guidance and support. This guideline is designed for you to help you in the process of opening a ticket.

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