Creating a Microsoft Teams meeting

Creating a Microsoft Teams meeting through Microsoft Teams, Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Mac, and Outlook on the web.

Overview

Learn how to create a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Information

In Teams

Prerequisites: Teams client application for Windows, macOS, the web version, or the mobile app (iOS or Android); and UO email account in the UOmail system.

1. Open Teams through desktop, mobile, or web, and select the Calendar menu option
2. Select the + New meeting button in the upper-right corner
3. Then add the following:
   1. Title
   2. Required attendees
   3. Date and time
   4. Channel (optional)
   5. Details (optional)
4. Select Save to proceed
5. Once the time comes for your meeting, select the meeting, then Join to join the meeting.

In Outlook for Windows 

Prerequisites: a) Teams application installed on your Windows machine; and b) Outlook 2019, or Outlook 365 installed on your Windows machine. Please consult with your IT staff before attempting to install software on your device.

1. Open Outlook.
2. Select the Calendar icon on the bar near the bottom of the screen. 
3. Select New Teams Meeting. 
4. This will Teams-enable your meeting, adding a link to your Teams meeting.

In Outlook for Mac

Prerequisites: a) Teams application installed on your Mac; b) Office 2019 or Outlook for Mac version 16.23 or later installed on your Mac; and c) UO email account in the UOmail system. Please consult with your IT staff before attempting to install software on your device.

1. Open Outlook for Mac.
2. Select the Calendar link on the bar near the bottom of the screen 
3. Select New Event from the bar near the top of the screen 
4. To Teams-enable your meeting, select the Teams Meeting toggle button in the Search for a room or location field. A Teams meeting link will appear in the meeting invite once you send it to any recipients. 

In Outlook on the web

1. Open Outlook on the web.
2. Sign in with your UO email address and Duck ID password.
3. Select the Calendar link on the bar along the left side of the screen 
4. Select New Event from the bar near the top-left corner of the screen 
5. To Teams-enable your meeting, select the Teams Meeting toggle button in the Search for a room or location field. A Teams meeting link will appear in the meeting invite once you send it to any recipients.