** The following documentation was used as training material for the Microsoft Training on December 1, 2023. The videos included in this presentation are NOT property of Pfeiffer University, but serve as great resources for learning how to use Teams meetings. All videos included can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@MikeTholfsen. **


Click the link below for access to the full training PowerPoint:

Microsoft Teams Meetings Training 2023.pptx



Microsoft Teams Meeting Basics


Key Takeaways:

  • How to join a meeting
  • How to choose a background / blur your background
  • How to choose your microphone input and speakers
  • How to access the meeting options during the call (These can be configured prior to joining as well)



PowerPoint in Teams Meetings


Key Takeaways:

  • How to present a PowerPoint in a Teams meeting via the PowerPoint client
  • How to present a PowerPoint in a Teams meeting via the Teams client
  • How to use PowerPoint Live features such as standout view, laser pointer, and translating slides into other languages



Audio/Video Controls


Key Takeaways:

  • How to include your computer audio while screen sharing
  • How to mute/unmute all attendees at once vs. individual attendees
  • How to disable the camera for all attendees at once vs. individual attendees




Transcription and Recording


Key Takeaways:

  • How to start/stop recording
  • How to start/stop live transcription
  • How to view and download these recordings and transcriptions (Teams Chat & OneDrive auto-generated Recordings folder)