Microsoft Teams: Posting a Message to a Channel

Overview

Every channel in every Team starts with a Posts tab. Think of this tab as a message board for all members of the channel. Posts are visible messages to all members of the channel and are structured as threaded conversations pertaining to the focus of the channel. If you need to message an individual on the Team, use the Chat icon in your left rail instead.

Instructions

  1. Select the channel where you want to post a message.
     
  2. Click the Post in Channel button.
    Post in Channel button in Microsoft Teams used to start a post in a channel.
     
  3. Enter a Subject for your Post.
  4. Enter the information you want to post to the channel:

When making a post you will find an assortment of objects you can include in your post. The ribbon offers you Text Formatting, Hyperlinks, Announcements, and more. The icons along the bottom provide additional options:

  • Emoji – allows for emojis to be used in the Post
  • Attach file – allows a file to be attached to the Post; the file is also added to the Files tab for that channel
  • Loop - allows user to add a Loop component to the Post
  • Apps and Actions -  allows user to search for apps, schedule the post, and more
  1. Select Post when your message is ready to be sent.

 

Post to channel text entry box.

 

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