Top 20 Microsoft Teams Tips Tricks 2026

This step-by-step Teams tutorial shows my top 20 Microsoft Teams Tips and tricks for 2026, including new Microsoft Teams features, productivity booster and hidden gems 💎 Microsoft Teams is always adding new updates and I try to give a fairly holistic view of some new Teams features in 2026 plus existing and time saving tips you may not know about. . . These are practical, real-world Teams tips you can start using right away—whether you’re working remotely, managing meetings, collaborating with a team, or using Teams for school or education. Some tips are hidden, some are underused, and a few can seriously change how you use Teams every day.. . 👀 In this video, you’ll learn how to:. Use Microsoft Teams more efficiently. Improve meetings, chats, and channels. Save time with lesser-known Teams features. Customize Teams for your workflow. Avoid common Teams mistakes. . If you use Microsoft Teams daily for work, school, or teaching, these tips will help you get more out of it—without extra tools or add-ins.. . 🔔 Subscribe for more Microsoft Teams, Copilot, OneNote, and Microsoft 365 tips and tutorials.. . ✅ Ignite announcements: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-teams–microsoft-ignite-2025/4470387. ✅ New Teams updates: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-teams–august-2025/4448706. ✅ Threads in Teams: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftteamsblog/getting-the-best-out-of-threads-in-microsoft-teams-channels/4459540. . 📝 Table of Contents. 0:00 Introduction. 00:15 Saved Messages and View. 01:09 Schedule a message to send (Chat and Channels). 02:06 Loop Components. 03:29 New Calendar View. 04:41 Copilot Chat. 06:14 Sections. 07:16 Sharing Messages across multiple channels. 08:19 Combined Chat/Channel View. 09:52 Customize Notifications. 10:51 Threads. 12:24 Keyboard shortcuts. 13:44 Praise. 15:03 Meeting Controls. 15:48 Meeting Timer. 16:36 Leave/End Meeting. 17:12 Channel Meetings. 19:16 Emoji improvements. 20:08 Pop out Chats and Channels. 20:36 Flexible sizing. 21:16 Rename a Group Chat. . NOTE: This is a personal project and the opinions expressed in this video are my own, not those of my employer (Microsoft). . 🔔 Subscribe to my Channel: https://aka.ms/MikeYouTubeSubscribe . . *Connect with me on Social: . X: https://twitter.com/mtholfsen . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketholfsen . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtholfsen . Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/miketholfsen . TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtholfsen . Wakelet: https://www.wakelet.com/@mtholfsen . . #Microsoft #MicrosoftTeams #Microsoft365