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Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint offer a powerful and convenient way to access and manage your files. A key feature that enhances this experience is the ability to preview a vast array of file types directly within the web interface, eliminating the need to download or install the specific application used to create each document. This seamless preview functionality extends to thumbnail images as well, providing a visual overview of your content. Furthermore, this preview capability is integrated with Files On-Demand in Windows 10, ensuring that whether you're browsing online or accessing files locally, you get an immediate glimpse of your data.

Open the File Types Supported for Previewing Files in OneDrive web tutorial to learn more.

Creating new documents for your schoolwork directly from OneDrive is a streamlined process designed to boost your productivity. By leveraging the power of OneDrive, you can initiate the creation of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote files on the fly, eliminating the need to open individual applications first. This convenience is made possible through the presence of Office Web Apps Server, which enables the "New" menu to appear within your OneDrive interface. If Office Web Apps Server is not configured, you will instead see a generic folder icon, indicating that document creation directly within OneDrive may not be supported in your environment.

Open the Upload files and folders in OneDrive web tutorial to learn more.

Keeping your digital life organized is essential, especially when it comes to the photos and files you store in the cloud. Once you've uploaded your documents to OneDrive, the platform empowers you to manage them with ease. Whether you're looking to quickly find a specific picture, declutter your storage, or simply maintain a tidy digital workspace, OneDrive's website offers intuitive tools to sort, rename, and move your files exactly where you want them. To unlock these organizational capabilities, simply sign in to your OneDrive account on the web using your personal Microsoft account and start putting your files in order.

Open the Sort, rename, or move photos and files in OneDrive web tutorial to learn more.

Your OneDrive files and folders are your own digital space, accessible only to you by default. However, the power of collaboration and easy access is unlocked when you choose to share them. When you decide to share, you're essentially opening a door to your files, and the level of access you grant is completely in your control. It's important to understand that granting "Edit" permissions for a folder means recipients can do more than just view its contents; they can integrate it directly into their own OneDrive. This integration allows for a seamless experience, enabling them to manage the shared folder alongside their personal files, move items between locations with ease, and even work on documents offline with changes automatically syncing back once they're back online. This ensures that everyone involved remains on the same page with the most current versions of the shared content.

Open the Organize and Find Photos in OneDrive web tutorial to learn more.

Keeping your documents secure and controlling who sees what is crucial, especially when sharing files from OneDrive. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for managing access to your shared content. Whether you need to completely stop sharing a file or folder, adjust existing permissions, or even make a document read-only to prevent accidental edits, we'll cover how to take control as the file owner.

Open the Stop sharing files or folders, or change permissions in OneDrive web tutorial to learn more.

Whether you're using the Blackboard Original or Ultra view, this tutorial will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to access Teams Meetings effectively within your Blackboard environment.

Open the to Access Teams Meetings for First Time in Blackboard web tutorial to learn more.

While you're in a meeting in Teams, you can access different functions from the meeting controls at the top of your screen. This will help you easily customize your view, participate with others, and more.

Open the Use Meeting Controls in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

Most Teams meetings include a chat where meeting participants can share info without disrupting the flow of the meeting.

Open the Chat in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

When working remotely in Microsoft Teams, you can present content by sharing your screen, your entire desktop, a PowerPoint file, and more.

Open the Present Content in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

PowerPoint in Teams helps presenters give their audience an inclusive, engaging experience. It combines the best parts of presenting in PowerPoint with the collaboration of a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Open the Share PowerPoint Slides in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

You can include audio from your device while you're sharing content in a meeting. You'll want to do this if you're playing a video as part of a presentation, for example.

Open the Share Sound from Device in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

There are a lot of ways to customize your video experience—and the video you share with others—when you join a Teams meeting or call.

Open the Using Video in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

Personalize your video feed during meetings with the custom filters app in Microsoft Teams. Choose from a variety of refined color-styled filters, event-based, and holiday-associated video frames.

Open the Apply Video Filters in Teams Meetingsweb tutorial to learn more.

When you join a Teams meeting, you can choose to mute your mic to prevent any unwanted noise or unmute your mic to participate in the meeting. There are a few different ways you can mute or unmute your mic in Teams.

Open the Muting and Unmuting Mic in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

During a meeting, you can raise your hand virtually to let people know you want to contribute without interrupting the conversation.

Open the Raise Hand in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

Keep your meetings organized and effective with meeting notes. Add an agenda, notes, and tasks for others to see and edit directly in Teams. Once added, meeting notes can also be shared and edited in Office.com with a Loop document.

Open the Take Meeting Notes in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

When the meeting organizer sets up breakout rooms during a meeting, you’ll be able to discuss meeting items and collaborate with colleagues in a small group setting.

Open the Join Breakout Room in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

Teams meetings have been redesigned to bring shared content front and center and highlight active speakers. When you join a Teams meeting, Teams smartly anticipates what you’ll want to see and resizes participant thumbnails and content based on the scenario.

Open the Customize Meeting View in Teams Meetings web tutorial to learn more.

Whether you're using the Blackboard Original or Ultra view, this tutorial will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to access Teams effectively within your Blackboard environment.

Open the to Access Teams for First Time in Blackboard web tutorial to learn more.

The Files tab within each Team serves as a central repository for all shared documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and other crucial information. You have the flexibility to upload files or folders directly to this tab, allowing for a quick and efficient way to populate your team's shared drive. This is ideal for existing documents that are already prepared and ready to be shared.

Open the Add content and notes to a team in Teams web tutorial to learn more.

Channel meetings in Microsoft Teams offer a streamlined way to connect with group members, whether you need an impromptu discussion or a planned collaboration. Anyone in the channel can then easily access and join the meeting directly from a post within the channel's conversation history, fostering seamless communication and ensuring no one misses out on important discussions or decisions.

Open the Channel meetings in Teams web tutorial to learn more.

When you navigate to any channel within Teams, you'll find the "Posts" or "Conversation" tab. This is the dedicated space where messages within that channel take place, creating a running dialogue accessible to all members. Everyone who has access to the channel can see the messages posted here. Sending a message to a channel is a straightforward process, accomplished either by initiating a new message or by replying to an existing one, ensuring that your contributions are seamlessly integrated into the ongoing discussion.

Open the Send a message to a channel in Teams web tutorial to learn more.

By actively following threads, you ensure that you receive timely notifications whenever new replies are added to a channel message or post you're interested in. This allows you to stay informed without needing to manually revisit every conversation, ensuring you're always in the loop on topics that matter most to you. Whether you choose to follow threads automatically based on your settings or manually select those that require your attention, this functionality is key to enhancing your productivity and engagement within your Teams environment.

Open the Follow threads in Teams web tutorial to learn more.

Channel cards offer a streamlined solution to this challenge, providing an at-a-glance overview of crucial channel information. These intuitive cards allow you to quickly grasp the essence of any channel, from recent activity and key participants to important updates and unread messages. By simply hovering over a channel name or its avatar, users can instantly access this valuable context, eliminating the need to navigate away from their current view. Furthermore, channel cards appear when a channel is mentioned, ensuring you don't miss critical notifications and can respond with informed context. This feature is designed to enhance productivity by minimizing distractions and maximizing your ability to efficiently manage and engage with your team's channels.

Open the View channel cards in Teams web tutorial to learn more.