As of June 2024, the mini Teams experience in Microsoft Teams (free) will no longer be available to those using Windows 23H2 or higher. If you're on versions of Windows below 23H2, you will continue to have the Chat signature experience available. To get the latest Windows experience, select Start > Settings > Windows Update, then select Check for updates. If updates are available, you can install them.
Introducing Communities in Teams for desktop and web, available when signed in with a Microsoft account. You can now collaborate with community members in conversations or share files and photos. Learn more about What is Communities in Teams?
Where to find Communities in Teams on Windows 11?
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Open Microsoft Teams (free):
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From the mini Teams window in Windows 11, select the button
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From Chat in Windows 11, select the Open Teams
Tip: You can also select Windows Start and search for Microsoft Teams to open.
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Select Community from the app bar on the left side of the screen.
Where to find Communities in Teams on desktop and web?
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Open the Teams app.
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Select Community from the app bar on the left side of the screen.
Ready to learn more?
Learn how you can connect with people and engage in conversations with Communities in Teams.
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To learn how to start a community, see Create a community in Microsoft Teams (free).
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See the different ways on How to post to a community.
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You can start a new community announcement and create an announcement background.
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For info on managing community settings, see Update community settings.
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Find out how to Share and join a community.
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Learn to Invite and manage community members.
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Learn more about making your community visible in Microsoft Teams (free)
