Finding and Using Teams Channels

Overview
Teams are organised into Channels — dedicated spaces for different topics, projects, or departments. Channels help keep conversations organised and searchable.
Finding Your Teams and Channels
Open Microsoft Teams
Click Teams in the left sidebar
You will see a list of Teams you are a member of
Click on a Team to expand it and see its channels
Click a channel name to open it
Posting in a Channel
Open the channel
Click the message box at the bottom that says Start a new conversation
Type your message and press Enter to post
Tip: Click New conversation to start a distinct thread, rather than replying to an existing one.
Replying to a Channel Post
Find the post you want to reply to
Click Reply below the post
Type your reply — this keeps the conversation grouped together as a thread
Important: Always click Reply on the original post rather than starting a new conversation, so the thread stays together.
Channel Notifications
By default you are notified when someone @mentions you in a channel. To change notification settings for a specific channel:
Hover over the channel name in the sidebar
Click the three dots (...)
Select Channel notifications
Choose your preference (All activity, Mentions only, Off)