Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps you and your teams chat, share files, hold meetings, and more. Whether you're working with Bowdoin colleagues or external partners, Teams provides a central place for collaboration.
Who Can Use Microsoft Teams?
All faculty, staff, and students at Bowdoin can use Microsoft Teams. You can also invite external participants to your team to support broader collaboration.
Key Features
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Meetings & Chat: Easily host meetings with up to 250 people, plus chat one-on-one or in groups whenever you want.
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Calendar Sync: Works hand-in-hand with Outlook so your meetings and appointments stay in one place.
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Office 365 Apps: Open and edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other files right inside Teams.
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Real-Time Collaboration: Work on documents together live, with changes saving automatically.
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File Sharing with Security: Share files safely—everything’s protected by Microsoft 365’s strong security.
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Organized Teamwork: Keep chats and files tidy with channels and tabs made just for your projects.
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Accessibility Features: Turn on live captions during meetings and captions on recordings to follow along easily.
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Version History: Track changes and go back to previous versions of files anytime you need.
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Built-in Security: Your data is safe with encryption, multi-factor authentication, and compliance protections.
Quick Start and Training Resources
View the Microsoft Teams Quick Start Guide attached to this document. Click on the link under the "Files" section on the right.
Microsoft offers a wide range of step-by-step tutorials and videos to help you get started and explore advanced features. Click on a topic below to learn more: