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# Introduction

> ### :memo: This is a public HackMD Team
> * All notes here are readable to everyone.

## Quick Start

Microsoft Teams is a collection of tools for collaborations. To start, ... 

1. Create a Team for **a group of people who collaborate for the same goal/same project**.
(_Started from March, 2020, new teams have to be created through Jarvis portal._) 
2. Use **`General` Channel** for announcements, high-level information. Or, for smaller teams, directly use it for discussion/collaboration. 
3. Create a **channel** for each topic.
4. Add **tags** to members so people can quickly mention certain members with `@`, e.g., `@QA`.
5. Assign **Team Owners** and **Channel Moderators** as admins.

## Cons

### Pitfalls (Highlighted)

For more pitfalls, refer to [Pitfalls](/4evAUwtlSpah2FyS966tAg) page.

1. **Bad UI: Beware Danger Zones**

    Beware the **upper-right** corner. MS Teams will **immediately start** a meeting/call/screen sharing **without confirmation**.
    - ![](https://i.imgur.com/t3o3DYj.png =170x) ![](https://i.imgur.com/qbrQa70.png =170x)
    - Early adopters reported this **confirmation-less** brhavior annonying.
    - MS Teams Uservoice site have [several requests][voice-call-confirmation] on this issue.





## Pros

- Can log-in to multiple devices at the same time.
- Can fine tune notifications.


## References



[voice-call-confirmation]: https://microsoftteams.uservoice.com/forums/555103-public/suggestions/37202221