How to zoom in on a shared screen even when you’re not the presenter - Microsoft Teams

 

Need to zoom in on a shared screen without interrupting the presenter? Simply hold the Ctrl key and scroll with your mouse.

 

Use your keyboard or mouse to make the Teams interface bigger or smaller, using the same familiar controls you might already be using with your browser.

Action	Windows	Mac
Zoom in	Ctrl+= or Ctrl+(rotate mouse wheel up)	Command+= or Command+(rotate mouse wheel up)
Zoom out	Ctrl+- or Ctrl+(rotate mouse wheel down)	Command+- or Command+(rotate mouse wheel down)
Reset zoom	Ctrl+0	Command+0

In Teams meetings

Use your keyboard or mouse to make the shared content in Teams meetings bigger or smaller, instead of using the buttons at the lower left of your meeting window.

Action	Windows	Mac
Zoom in	Alt + Shift + “+”	Option + Shift + “+”
Zoom out	Alt + Shift + “-”	Option + Shift + “+”
Reset zoom	Alt + Shift + “0”	Option + Shift + “0”
Move content up	Alt + Shift + ↑ (arrow up)	Option + Shift + ↑ (arrow up)
Move content down	Alt + Shift + ↓ (arrow down)	Option + Shift +↓ (arrow down)
Move content left	Alt + Shift + ​​​​​​​← (arrow left)	Option + Shift +​​​​​​​← (arrow left)
Move content right	Alt + Shift + ​→ (arrow right)	Option + Shift +​​​​​​​→ (arrow right)

 

"Time It Right: Schedule Chat Messages in Microsoft Teams"

 

Take control of when your chat messages are delivered! Use Microsoft Teams' schedule send feature to compose and send messages up to 7 days in advance. Ensure your messages arrive during work hours, avoiding inconvenient notifications. Plus, edit or delete scheduled messages before they're sent. Simply right-click the send button, choose your preferred date and time, and let Teams do the rest. Boost collaboration and respect everyone's schedules with this powerful feature!

 

Schedule your chat message to be sent later

1. Compose your message in the chat, and right-click on Send . 

2. Choose the date and time that you'd like to send it from the pop-up menu. 

3. Click the Continue button.

4. Select Send .

Your chat message will be automatically delivered at the scheduled date and time. 

Edit your scheduled chat message 

1. Hover over your message to select Edit . 

2. Edit your chat message, then select Done  to save the update.

Reschedule the delivery of your chat message 

1. Hover over your message to select Edit . 

2. Select the down arrow next to the scheduled date and time to choose a new date and time to send your message. 

3. Change the date or time. 

4. Select Continue, then select Done  to save the update.

Delete your scheduled chat message 

1. Go to the message and select More Options   > Delete .

Schedule your chat message to be sent later.

 

Personalize Your Voicemail in Teams!

                              

 

Want to leave a great impression even when you’re unavailable? Microsoft Teams lets you set a custom voicemail greeting to reflect your personality and professionalism.

 

Why?

Sound professional.

Guide callers with clarity.

Add your unique touch!

 

How?

Go to Settings > Calls > Configure Voicemail and record your custom message. It takes seconds, but it makes a lasting impact!

 

Try it today—your voicemail deserves some flair!

Tip for adding participants in MS Teams meeting you are not an owner of.

 

 

 

For adding participants in MS Teams meeting you are not an owner of, you can simply follow these steps:

1. Open the meeting window.
2. Click on the forward button like this in the image below.
3. Forward the invite to the participants you want to add.

Alternate Method:

1. Open your calendar
2. Right click on the meeting you want to add participants
3. Select the forward option like this shown in the image below
4. Forward the invite to the participants you want to add

 After performing these steps the new participants will get an email notification of the meeting and the organizer will in turn receive an email stating that you have added these new participants.