How to Share and Co-Edit Files in Microsoft Teams Print

Overview

Microsoft Teams integrates with Office apps to make file sharing and collaboration easy.

Step 1 - Share a File in Teams

1. Go to a chat or channel in Teams
2. Click the Attach (paperclip) icon
3. Upload a file from your computer or OneDrive

Step 2 - Open and Edit Together

1. Once uploaded, click the file name to open it
2. The file opens in Teams or the Office app
3. Everyone with access can edit the file at the same time

Step 3 - Manage Permissions

1. By default, people in the chat or channel can edit
2. To change permissions, click the file in Teams, then select More Options > Manage Access

Notes

• Teams allows real-time collaboration without emailing attachments back and forth