Chat and share files in Teams
Start a conversation in Teams through channel posts and chat to share files, start discussions, and more.
Create a channel post
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In Teams, select Teams
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Select a channel.
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Select Start a post
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Type your message in the compose box and select Send
Reply to a channel post
Channel conversations are organized by date and then threaded. The replies in threads are organized under the initial post so it's easier to follow multiple conversations.
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In Teams, select Teams
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Select a channel.
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Find the conversation thread you want to reply to.
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Select Reply.
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Type your message in the compose box and select Send
Start a chat
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Select Chat
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Select New chat
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In the To field, type the name(s) of who you want to chat with.
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Type your message in the compose box and select Send
Share a file
In a channel post reply
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In Teams, select Teams
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Select a channel.
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Find the conversation thread you want to reply to.
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Select Reply.
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In the compose box, select Actions and apps
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Choose the file you want to attach.
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Select Send
In a chat
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Select Chat
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Open a chat conversation.
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In the compose box, select Actions and apps
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Choose the file you want to attach.
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Select Send
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