In 2 Steps Create a Channel in Teams

In 2 steps create a channel in Teams – Office 365 – from my previous two articles 1. Getting started with Microsoft Teams in Office 365 and 2. How to create Teams in Microsoft Teams – Office 365 we have learned about what is Microsoft Teams and how to install and configure Microsoft Teams from Microsoft 365 admin center and how to create teams in Microsoft Teams.

In this article, we will learn about how to add a channel in Microsoft Teams. Before starting that little let’s brief about Microsoft Teams Channel.

What is teams in Microsoft Teams (create a channel in Teams)?

Microsoft Teams are a collection of people who work on various projects in the organization – for each project team, we can create a separate team using that they can communicate with each other and work more collaborative way, and can share content, tools, etc among each other within the organization.

• Teams can be created as private –  this is to only invite users.
• Teams can also be created as public – this is open to anyone within the organization who can join.

Note:

• In public teams, we can have a maximum of 5000 members.

What is the channel in Microsoft Teams (create a channel in Teams)?

Channels are dedicated sections within a team to maintain the conversations more organized – the conversations could be anything, whatever is related to the particular team. The channel is built around a topic – and the topic could be “Team Events”, projects related discussions, just for fun, etc. This is the place where the team holds meetings – have a conversation with each other and work on the Shared files.

A channel is a core place where the work actually gets done. The channel can be extended with apps that include connectors, tabs, and bots.

There are two types of channels:

• Standard – Accessible to everyone on the team
• Private – Accessible only to a specific group of people within the team

Now we know what Microsoft Teams and its channels are. So let’s dive into the channel – how to create it – then we will realize the real value of the channel in the Teams.

Step-by-step process to add a channel in the Microsoft Teams: create a channel in Teams

Login to https://teams.microsoft.com or open the Microsoft teams desktop app(in fact this is the recommended one).

Then we will land on the “Create a channel for <team name> team” page.

Enter the below.

• Channel name
• Description (optional)
• Privacy
• Automatically show this channel on everyone’s list(optional).

In Privacy we have:

• Standard – Accessible to everyone on the team
• Private – Accessible only to a specific group of people within the team

Click on the Add button.

Adding the channel status is being displayed.

Then we can see the channel home page:

Let’s see what happens in SharePoint online when we create a channel in Microsoft Teams: create a channel in Teams

Login to the SharePoint Migration Team site “globalsharepoint2019.sharepoint.com/sites/SharePointMigrationTeam” which was created thru Microsoft Teams.

Here, we can see that the channel “SharePoint Migration Team – Channel” which we have created in Microsoft Teams – is created as a folder inside the default “Documents” library. So we can say that channel in Microsoft Teams is nothing but a folder in SharePoint “Documents” library under the particular team site.

Note:

The “General” folder that we can see here in the “Documents” library is – a folder that was created automatically when we created the “SharePoint Migration Team” in Microsoft Teams.

What are the new updates in Microsoft Teams in 2024?

In 2024, Microsoft Teams has introduced several updates and new features aimed at enhancing the user experience for both individual and organizational use. Here are some of the notable updates:

General Enhancements:

1. Unified Teams App: A new unified Teams app allows users to sign in and switch between work, school, and personal accounts within a single application, providing a seamless experience across different contexts.
2. Performance Improvements: The new Teams app is designed to be twice as fast and use half the memory of the previous version. This includes faster app launch and meeting join times, making the overall experience more efficient.

Meetings and Collaboration:

1. Intelligent Meeting Recap: Available on mobile, this feature provides AI-generated meeting notes, tasks, and highlights, making it easier to stay engaged and follow up on meeting discussions while on the go.
2. Collaborative Notes: Users can create and edit meeting notes and agendas before and after meetings, enhancing collaboration and organization.
3. Multiple Camera View Selection: Remote participants can control their view of the Teams Room, switching between different camera feeds during a meeting, which is particularly useful for presentations and brainstorming sessions.

Teams Rooms:

1. Teams Rooms on Android: Updates include design enhancements, more meeting layout control options, and stronger meeting security. A daily maintenance restart window is also introduced to ensure devices remain updated and functional.
2. Ultrasound Proximity Join: For Teams Rooms on Windows, this feature allows users to join a meeting by detecting ultrasound beacons in the room, making it easier to find and connect to nearby rooms.

Devices:

1. Certified Devices: New devices like the AudioCodes RXV81 and the Biamp Devio SCX have been certified for Teams Rooms, providing enhanced audio and video quality for meetings.

Security and Compliance:

1. Private Line: Administrators can now assign a private second phone number to users, which bypasses delegates and assistants, ensuring direct and secure communication.
2. Sensitivity Labels: These labels can be applied to Teams meetings on mobile devices, helping to protect data according to the organization’s compliance policies.

Webinars and Town Halls:

1. Registration Form Updates: Organizers can now rearrange the sequence of registration form questions, making it easier to gather relevant information from attendees.
2. Manage What Attendees See: This feature allows organizers to control which presenters are visible to attendees during webinars and town halls, enhancing the presentation experience.

Mobile:

1. Android Auto Support: Teams now supports Android Auto, enabling users to join meetings and make calls directly from their car’s infotainment system.

These updates reflect Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to improving the functionality, security, and user experience of Microsoft Teams across various devices and scenarios.

Summary: How to create a private channel in Teams (create a channel in Teams)

In this article, we have learned the below:

• What is teams in Microsoft Teams?
• Overview of teams and channels in Microsoft Teams.
• Learn about teams and channels.
• How to create Channel in Microsoft Teams?
• What happens in SharePoint online when we create a channel in Microsoft Teams.
• Types of channels in Microsoft Teams.
• Microsoft teams channel privacy.

See Also: Microsoft Teams Articles

You may also like the below Microsoft Teams articles:

• Getting started with Microsoft Teams in Office 365
• How to create Teams in Microsoft Teams – Office 365
• How to add channel in Microsoft Teams
• Where do the Microsoft Teams channel conversations and files get saved?
• Overview of teams and channels in Microsoft Teams

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