Microsoft Teams General Questions
Is there a limit to the number of members in a Team?
There can be up to 5000 people in a Team.
How are notifications set up for Team members?
Each Team member sets up their own notifications individually.
What is the Staff Notebook?
The Staff Notebook is a digital 3-ring binder using OneNote. You can save files in the Notebook as well as in the team Files tab. Additional information can be found in this YouTube video on OneNote.
How do I add a non-TAMU individual to my Team?
Enter the person's email address, and they will be invited to the Team as a guest.
Does the Teams calendar in the Me space sync with the Outlook calendar?
Yes. The calendar in Me space is your Texas A&M Exchange calendar.
Who has access to a Teams channel calendar?
Everyone in the channel can access the channel calendar.
Are my Outlook calendar events added to Teams channel calendars?
No. Your Outlook calendar events will only be visible in the calendar in the Me space. The events will not be added to a channel calendar.
Do I need to create a private channel in Teams in order to have a meeting using Teams?
No. You can create a meeting without using a channel. This allows you to invite only those who need to attend the meeting.
Limits and Specifications for Microsoft Teams.
Why can an owner of a Team not see a particular channel?
Verify that the channel is marked to appear in the channel line up. If it is but not showing, you will need to contact Help Desk Central for assistance.
Can transcripts be saved for calls or video meetings using transcription?
Yes. Transcriptions are saved in the chat for that meeting in the Me space. The Me space is the column on the left of the Teams window showing Activity, Chat, Teams, Assignments, etc..
How do I save all of the messages from a particular contact?
You do not need to save messages from an individual contact. All messages will remain in your chat.
Why would I use Teams if I already have email and Canvas?
Teams and Canvas work together. Teams meetings are FERPA and HIPAA compliant, and Teams offers a rich collaboration and communication hub. Using Teams will allow you to reduce reliance on email for communication.
Can an individual take part in multiple Teams meetings are once?
yes. However, your camera and mic will have to be dedicated to only one meeting. You will see both chats, however.
Can a chat be deleted?
You can Hide a chat, but you won't be able to delete it.
How long are chats kept before they are automatically archived?
That is determined by your organization. Currently, chats are retained indefinitely, but departments can request a custom retention policy if desired.
Are recipients notified when I enter something in a chat?
By default, no. If you use the @mention function, then the person, channel, or team you @mention will receive a notification.
If someone responds to a message marked as Urgent, does that stop reminders being sent every two minutes?
Yes.
Is SharePoint comparable to FileX.tamu.edu?
No. Sharepoint is the background platform on which Teams runs. FileX is a non-storage application for secure file transfer.
Is there a cost for additional apps?
Depending on the specific app, yes.
Are the functions of Team limited when on a Surface tablet?
No, they are not.
How can we best stay up-to-date on new features?
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-teams-may-2021/ba-p/2391927