Microsoft Teams for Mac FAQ
Is Microsoft Teams available for Mac users?
Answer: You can use Microsoft Teams on all major environments including Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and macOS. Microsoft Teams for macOS works exactly like Microsoft Teams for Windows – you could access the web version from any desktop device, or download + install the desktop client for macOS.
I am transferring to a new department. What is the procedure for obtaining a new phone number?
Answer: Phone numbers are now assigned to people. Similar to the handling of an email address, you keep the same phone number during your time with . Department phone numbers stay with the department. If you are currently signed-in to a phone, sign-out before you move to your new department.
How can I add a participant to a video conference call?
Answer:
To add participants:
- Click Show Participants.
- Enter a number or a contact name.
- Select the search result below the textbox.
How can I add a long distance number to a conference call using my Microsoft Teams
Answer: Unfortunately, it is not possible to add a long-distance number to a phone conference or online meeting. If a person with a long-distance number needs to join a phone conference or online meeting already in progress, send the person a meeting invitation or email the dial‐in number and conference ID. You cannot add them, but they can dial‐in.
How do I update the Contact information for a non- personal contact in Microsoft Teams?
Answer:
1. Click Calls.
2. Click Contacts.
3. Click More options (the three dots).
4. Select Edit contact.
How can I copy my Outlook Contacts to Microsoft Teams?
Answer: Create a Contact entry for people that you communicate with often; it makes communicating easy.
To add a Contact:
- To view your Teams contacts, select Calls.
- Choose Contacts on the left. Here you'll find an A-Z list of all your contacts and a search bar that
you can use to find someone specific.
- If you want to add a new contact to your list, click Add contact at the top of your list to get started.
How is Microsoft Teams different from my existing phone service?
Answer: The unified communications system provided by Microsoft Teams utilizes the Internet
as the transmission medium via an infrastructure of hardware,
How do I join a Microsoft Teams meeting on a Mac?
Answer:
- In the Outlook meeting invite, click either Join Teams Meeting or Click here to join the meeting.
- Click Join now.
How do I share my desktop to others in a meeting?
Answer:
- In the Microsoft Teams window, pop out a Chat window.
- Select Screen sharing.
- To give control while sharing your desktop, click the drop-down list and select a name.
- To stop someone from controlling your screen, click Cancel Control.
- To stop sharing your desktop, click Stop presenting.
Why don't I see a Join button next to a meeting?
Answer:
- In the Outlook meeting calendar, click the meeting instance.
- Click Join Teams Meeting.
- Click Join now.
Can I invite someone who isn't set up for Microsoft Teams to a meeting?
Answer: Teams lets you invite people outside your organization, including those who don't
have a Teams license.
Can I use the Meet Now feature with Microsoft Teams on Mac?
Answer: Yes.

2. Click Meet now.
3. Click Start meeting.


Where can I find help topics about Microsoft teams on Mac?
Answer: On the menu bar, click Help > Microsoft Teams Help.
Can I add and remove contacts?
Answer: Yes.
To add a contact:
1. To view your Teams contacts, select Calls.
2. Choose Contacts on the left. Here you'll find an A-Z list of all your contacts and a search bar that
you can use to find someone specific.
3. If you want to add a new contact to your list, click Add contact at the top of your list to get started.
To remove a contact:
1. Select More options (the three dots).
2. Select Remove Contact.
How can I learn more about how to use Microsoft Teams?
Answer: Visit our training page to view user guides and video tutorials.
How can I block unwanted calls via the Microsoft Teams Client?
Answer:
Note: You can only block a phone number and not a Teams contact.
1. Open the Microsoft Teams Client.
2. On the left side, click Calls > History.
3. Find the call entry for the number you'd like to block.
4. On the right side, near the Date, locate the three dots. Click the three dots then select Block.
**** Note: You can only block callers if they are in your call history.
5. Once blocked, you will see a box next to the number saying “Blocked”.
How can I unblock calls via the Microsoft Teams Client?
Answer:
1. Go to your teams Settings > Privacy.
2. Click on “Edit blocked contacts”.
3. Here you will see a list of people you have blocked and can use the “Unblock” button to start receiving calls again.
For Microsoft Teams related questions or problems, send email to unifiedcommunications@uh.edu.