Microsoft Teams For Dummies. Rosemarie Withee

      You configure the devices you are using with Teams in this settings section. A device includes things like your speaker, microphone, smartphone, headset, or camera. I cover devices in detail in Chapter 10.

      Permissions

      You can turn on or off permissions for Teams in this section. For example, do you want Teams to be able to use your location or be able to open external links in your web browser? You configure those permissions here.

      Calls

      Teams provides a full voice solution. What does this mean? It means that Teams can replace your regular telephone. In this section, you can configure how incoming calls are answered as well as setting up and configuring your voicemail and ringtones. You can also set accessibility options such as using a teletypewriter (TTY) device for people who are deaf or hearing impaired. I cover calling in detail in Chapters 11 and 12.

      

You can also access your Teams settings by clicking the Activity icon in the left navigation pane and clicking the gear icon. Did I mention that Microsoft is notorious for creating many different ways to achieve the same result? I guess the idea is that someone will stumble upon what they are trying to do just like stumbling around trying to find Easter eggs. Just remember that if you are in an argument with a coworker about how to do something in Teams, you might both be right!

Part 2

      Exploring Chat, Teams, Channels, and Apps

IN THIS PART …

      Discover how to send chat messages to others on your team via channels.

      Learn how to create and configure new channels and use some of the cool features of channels including tagging others, using emojis, and tracking activity.

      See how Microsoft Teams embraces integration with all types of software in the form of add-on apps.

      Find, install, and use apps in Teams, both those created for Microsoft Office and those created by third-party companies for use in Teams.

      Discover how to use Teams on your mobile device and smartphone and how doing so can make you a lot more productive.

      Find out how to set the Activity feed to filter conversations, pin and follow channels that are of interest to you, and set up notifications for things that are important to you.