Microsoft Teams

Joining a Microsoft Teams session

While we recommend joining the session on a desktop or laptop computer, we understand that many attendees will use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet. 

Mobile

If you use a mobile device, you will have to download the Microsoft Teams app using one of the options below:  

Download via the App Store (Apple)

Download via Google Play Store (Android)

Desktop

If you use a desktop or laptop computer, you can join the session using a web browser without downloading Microsoft Teams or you can download the Microsoft Teams app.  

Download Microsoft Teams (Windows)

Asking questions during the session

At the start of the session, the presenter will explain how you can ask questions. 

In some cases, you will be asked to use the Chat area. In others, you will be asked to use the Q&A function which is available only if you are using a Microsoft account. If the Q&A function is not available to you, you can still ask your questions in the Chat area. 

Whether you use the Q&A or Chat sections, your questions will remain anonymous. Sharing any personal information during the session is optional.

How to use Q&A on different devices

Desktop

Select 'Q&A' at the top of your meeting screen to open the Q&A. 

Mobile

1. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to show the meeting options
2. Tap More options
3. Tap Q&A

Live captions

If you find it helpful to read live captions during the session, you can enable them in one of two ways depending on your device.

Desktop

1. Click More in the menu at the top right of the screen.
2. Click Turn on live captions. You'll receive a notification showing your set language. Live captions will then be shown towards the bottom of the session screen. Please note that the captions will only be visible to you.
3. You can turn live captions off at any time from More actions.

Mobile

1. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to show the meeting options
2. Tap Captions