Creating a Microsoft Teams meeting
Information
Note: If you don't see a Calendar tab in the Microsoft Teams application (browser, web application, or mobile app, it means your email account isn't yet in the Edifecs mail system (Exchange ).
In Teams
Prerequisites: a) Teams client application for Windows, macOS, the web version, or the mobile app (iOS or Android); and b) Edifecs email account in the Edifecs mail system.
- Open Teams through desktop, mobile, or web, and select the Calendar menu option
- Select the New Meeting button in the upper-right corner
- Then add the following:
- Title
- Required attendees
- Date and time
- Channel (optional)
- Details (optional)
- Select Save to proceed
- Once the time comes for your meeting, select the meeting, then Join to join the meeting.
In Outlook for Windows
Prerequisites: a) Teams application installed on your Windows machine; and b) Outlook 2013, Outlook 2016, or Outlook 365 installed on your Windows machine. Please consult with Edifecs IT staff before attempting to install software on your device.
- Open Outlook.
- Select home tab & click new Item.
- Select New Teams Meeting.
- This will Teams-enable your meeting, adding a link to your Teams meeting.
In Outlook for Mac
Prerequisites: a) Teams application installed on your Mac; b) Office 2019 or Outlook for Mac version 16.23 or later installed on your Mac; and c) Edifecs email account in the Edifecs mail system. Please consult with Edifecs IT staff before attempting to install software on your device.
- Open Outlook for Mac
- Select the Calendar link on the bar near the bottom of the screen.
- Select Meeting from the bar near the top of the screen.
- To Teams-enable your meeting, select the Teams Meeting button. A Teams meeting link will appear in the meeting invite once you send it to any recipients.