10 Microsoft Teams Features Your Business Probably Isn't Using
Most businesses use Teams for video calls and basic chat — but miss the features that save hours every week. Here are 10 underused Teams capabilities worth turning on today.
Most businesses use Microsoft Teams for video meetings and basic messaging — and stop there. But Teams has grown into one of the most powerful collaboration platforms available. Here are 10 features that most users never discover on their own.
Collaboration Features
- Loop components — embed live, co-editable content directly in a Teams chat message
- Channels and tabs — organize work by project with dedicated channels and pinned tools
- Together mode — reduces meeting fatigue by placing participants in a shared virtual space
- @mentions with follow-up — get notified when someone mentions you and track unread mentions
- Breakout rooms — split meeting participants into smaller groups and bring everyone back together
Productivity Features
- Planner and Tasks — built-in task management tied directly to Teams channels
- Walkie Talkie — push-to-talk for frontline workers using the Teams mobile app
- Approvals app — request and track approvals without leaving Teams
- Shifts — built-in scheduling for hourly workers and frontline teams
- Meeting transcripts and recordings — auto-generated transcripts make every meeting searchable