Teams Tips
With more and more reliance on Teams we have put together a range of how to guides.
Have a look through and see if you can learn something new.
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Teams Tips 1: Blur or change your background
Did you know you can blur your background or change it entirely in Teams? Here’s how to make your backdrop look professional, without having to do any tidying.
Teams Tips 2: Look like you are in one room
Remote working is great, but you can still miss that ‘together’ feeling when you’re on a Teams call. Here’s how to make it look like you’re all in the same room.
Teams Tips 3: Master ALL of the shortcuts available
Shortcuts are great, but only if you know about them. Use this handy tip to see all Teams shortcuts in one place. It’ll change the way you use Teams.
Teams Tips 4: Allow interruptions from your boss
Everyone needs time to work free from interruptions. This video shows you how to use Priority Access to block everyone except your boss.
Teams Tips 5: Quickly mute your mic during a call
How many Teams calls are interrupted by random noises? This really simple shortcut shows how to quickly mute your mic, so your co-workers don’t have to listen to every cough, sneeze or dog bark.
Teams Tips 6: Quickly turn off your camera during a call
Have you ever been on an important Teams call, only to be interrupted by your children or pets in the background? We’ve used a famous viral video moment to demonstrate how to quickly turn off your camera.
Teams Tips 6: Quickly mute your mic during a call
The messaging facility in Teams is great, but it can break your concentration and flow. In this video, we show you a different way to use messages without having to leave the screen you’re working on.
Teams Tips 5: Quickly mute your mic during a call
If you’re finding it difficult to get your work done due to constant interruptions, then you need the Teams equivalent of a closed door. Here’s how to turn on Do Not Disturb and silence the pings.