How to Access Microsoft Teams and Start a Chat

Modified on Tue, 29 Jul at 7:04 PM



This guide offers a straightforward approach to accessing Microsoft Teams and initiating a chat, making it ideal for both beginners and those unfamiliar with the platform. 


This will only work on the web application.


Accessing Teams


1. Open TERRIE & click the Microsoft Teams button

Tip: The first time you launch Teams you may get some welcome prompts.



2. Click "Let's do this!"


3. Click "Chat"




Tip: Alternatively, you can go to teams.theircare.edu.au


To Start a Chat


1. Click the New Chat button


2. Add the user you want to chat with


3. Type your message


4. Press send (or hit enter on your keyboard)


Tip: For more instructions refer to the Microsoft guides at https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/get-started-with-microsoft-teams-b98d533f-118e-4bae-bf44-3df2470c2b12

You can also choose to install Teams on your phone. For instructions go to 



Video Instructions



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