How do I chat in Microsoft Teams?

You can chat using Microsoft Teams with or without being a member of a Team. In Chat you can have a private one-on-one chat or a group conversation. Watch this video for a quick guide to chatting using Teams or follow the instructions below.

1. Click on the 'New Chat' icon to start a chat
   
2. Enter the name of the person or group in the to: field
   
3. Start typing in the chat field
4. Once you initiate the chat the video and audio conference options become available in the top corner
5. You can add members to your chat via the 'add more people' icon
   

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