Teams on the go

Start a chat on the go

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Start a 1:1 or group chat in the Microsoft Teams mobile app to talk privately or collaborate with a smaller group. 

Try it!

Start a chat

  1. Tap Chat > New chat.

  2. Add a contact(s) to talk to.

  3. Type a message and tap Send.

Add a group chat name

  1. Tap the top of the chat.

  2. Tap Group chat name.

  3. Type in a name and tap Save. A group chat name makes it easier to find later.

    A name can only be added to a group chat.

Reply or react to a specific message

  • Tap and hold a message to see options like Reply or Reactions to engage or react to a specific message.

    Swipe right on a specific message to quickly reply to it or double tap to like it.

Edit a message

  1. Tap and hold the message you want to edit.

  2. Tap Edit message.

  3. Make your edits and tap Done.

Share GIFs

  1. Tap Emojis, next to where you type your message, and tap GIFs.

  2. Choose an option or search the GIF library.

  3. Tap Send.

Mute a chat

  1. Tap the top of the chat.

  2. Toggle on Mute chat.

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