Tips for Teams Files

Tips for Teams Files

In Microsoft Teams, there are different ways to find, store, and share files to collaborate with others.

Try it!

Open a file and work with others

1. Go to the file you want and select More attachment options (...) to open a file.

1. Choose where to open a file:

• Teams (default): Open a file in Teams.
• Desktop app: Open a file in the desktop version of the app.
• Browser: Open a file in the browser version of the app.

1. You can work on a file at the same time as your teammates for real-time collaboration.

Turn a file into a tab

• Go to the file you want and select More attachment options (...) > Make this a tab.

Use the Files tab in a channel

• In a channel, use the Files tab to find, organize, and share files.

• To pin a file to the top of the files list, choose a file, select Show actions (...) > Pin to top.
• Select Upload to add a file or folder to the channel and a copy appears in your Files tab.
  
  Any teammate can open the file or folder you added and there's no need to upload another version.

Share a file from the Files tab in a channel

1. Choose a file to share and select Copy link to create a link.

1. Choose a permission level if you'd like.

1. Share the link with a teammate in a chat or post.