How to Use Microsoft Teams on iPad

Purpose

This article provides instructions to better guide you while you use Microsoft Teams on an iPad.

Explanation

Installing Teams Application

• Open App Store.

• Search for Microsoft Teams.
• Tap Get.

• Enter your Apple account password to continue downloading.
• You can find the installed Teams on your Home Screen.
• Open Teams.
• Sign in using your UTD email and password.

• You should be able to see the different menu options on the bottom (Activity, Chat, Teams, Calendar, etc.)

Using Chats on Teams App

• Tap Chat.
  • If you have chat history from other devices, they are synced here.
• To start a new chat, maneuver to the top right corner of the screen, and click on the Square icon. 
• In the "To:" box, search for the name or the email address of the person you want to start your chat with.

• This chat history will also get synced to any of the devices that have Teams installed.

Using Calls on Teams App

• If you do not see the Calls icon, click on More (three dots) on the bottom menu bar.
• Select Calls. 
• To find a person to call, maneuver to the bottom left corner of the screen

• Click on the Telephone icon (it should have a Plus sign on the iPad).
• In the "To:" box, search for the name or the email address of the person you want to start your chat with.

• This chat history will also get synced to any of the devices that have Teams installed.

Joining a scheduled Meeting on Teams App

• Tap Calendar on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen.

• Use the Search tool on top or scroll down to see scheduled meetings.
• Join the meeting.

Scheduling a New Meeting on Teams App

• Tap Calendar on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
• Maneuver to the bottom left corner and click on the Plus sign (+).

• Add the Meeting title > Add Participants.
  • Adding participants in your organization are searchable by both their names and email addresses.
  • Adding participants outside the organization requires their full email address.
• Fill in the information needed.
• Tap Done to save the meeting.