Creating and removing tabs in channels

Overview

Learn how to create and remove tabs within channels. This process requires the owner role in a team.

Creating a tab

Open Microsoft Teams and navigate to the channel within the team that you wish to add a tab.

  1. Select the Add a new tab button along at the top of the feed indicated by a plus icon button.
    Add a new tab icon
  2. A dialog box will appear. Either select the app you wish to use or search for it in the field at the top of the dialog box then select it.
    1. If your desired app does not appear in the dialog box, select the Get More Apps button to search for available apps within our environment.
      Apps dialog box
  3. Please Note: Certain apps will have an added steps.
    1. For example, OneNote will require you to select the notebook file that you wish to use or it will allow you to create a new notebook file.
      Select a new location for your new tab
    2. Select the desired option, then select Save to proceed.

Once the app (and any other requirements) is selected, the tab will appear at the top of channel feed.

Removing a tab

  1. Select the tab you wish to remove
  2. Select the down arrow icon that appears to open the options menu.
  3. From the menu that appears, select Remove.
    Remove option in menu

Need help?

For more assistance, please submit a request with Microsoft Teams Support.

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