How to share files in Teams | Microsoft

Learn about file sharing in Teams in this video tutorial from Microsoft. In Microsoft Teams, there are different ways to find, store, and share files to collaborate with others. This video will show you how to collaborate on a file with teammates, turn a file into a tab, use the Files tab in a channel, and share a file from the Files tab in a channel.

Open a file and work with others
1. Go to the file you want and select More attachment options (...) to open a file.
2. Choose where to open a file:
- Teams (default): Open a file in Teams.
- Desktop app: Open a file in the desktop version of the app.
- Browser: Open a file in the browser version of the app.
3. You can work on a file at the same time as your teammates for real-time collaboration.

Turn a file into a tab
- Go to the file you want and select More attachment options (...), Make this a tab.

Use the Files tab in a channel
- In a channel, use the Files tab to find, organize, and share files.
- To pin a file to the top of the files list, choose a file, select Show actions (...), Pin to top.
- Select Upload to add a file or folder to the channel and a copy appears in your Files tab.
Any teammate can open the file or folder you added and there's no need to upload another version.

Share a file from the Files tab in a channel
1. Choose a file to share and select Copy link to create a link.
2. Choose a permission level if you'd like.
3.Share the link with a teammate in a chat or post.

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