Sharing Files in Teams

Overview 
 You can share files directly in Teams — either in a chat or in a channel. Files shared in channels are stored in SharePoint automatically, making them accessible to all channel members. 
 
 Sharing a File in a Chat 
 
 Open the chat 
 Click the paperclip (attach) icon below the message box 
 Select Upload from this device to share a file from your computer 
 Or select OneDrive to share a file already in your OneDrive 
 The recipient can view or download the file directly in the chat 
 
 
 Sharing a File in a Channel 
 
 Open the channel 
 Click the Files tab at the top of the channel 
 Click Upload to add a file, or drag and drop a file into the window 
 The file is now available to everyone in the channel 
 
 You can also post a message with the file attached by using the paperclip icon in the channel message box. 
 
 Opening a Teams File in the Desktop App 
 When you click a file in Teams, it opens in the browser by default. To open it in the full desktop app (e.g. Word or Excel): 
 
 Click the file to open the preview 
 Click Open in Desktop App at the top right 
 
 
 Co-editing a File with Colleagues 
 Multiple people can edit a file at the same time in Teams. Open the file from the channel Files tab — you will see other people's cursors in real time. Changes are saved automatically.