Chat - Files

Chat - Files

How do I send files via chat?

  1. Click the ‘Chat’ tab.
  2. Click a current chat or create a new one.
  3. Attach file icon in TeamsClick the ‘Attach Files’ button.
  4. Upload from my computer option when attaching a fileClick ‘Upload from My Computer’ or ‘One Drive’ depending on where the file is currently stored.
  5. Locate and select the file(s) to be shared.
  6. Click ‘Open’ (sharing from your computer) or ‘Share’ (sharing from OneDrive).
  7. File attached to chat in TeamsEnter a message if required.
  8. Click ‘Send’.
    The selected file(s) will be uploaded and made available to the users of the chat.

How do I view files I’ve received?

  1. Click the ‘Chat’ tab.
  2. Click the appropriate chat group/user.
  3. List of files in chatClick ‘Files’.
  4. Click on a filename to view the contents.

How do I download files I’ve been sent?

  1. Click the ‘Chat’ tab.
  2. Click the appropriate chat group/user.
  3. Click ‘Files’.
  4. download option in menuClick the ‘Menu’ button at the right hand side of the filename (the three dots).
  5. Click ‘Download’.

File downloaded confirmationThe file will then save to your ‘Downloads’ folder. Remember, your downloads folder clears when you log out the VDI. Move this file elsewhere if you need it in the future.