Microsoft Teams - User's Guide: How can I make audio and video calls in Teams?

This guide provides detailed instructions on using Microsoft Teams to answer incoming calls and make outgoing calls.

Answering Phone Calls

When you receive a call in Microsoft Teams, a notification will appear on your screen.

image of Teams incoming call box

You have three options:

  • Accept with audio image of Teams Audio answer icon to answer with audio only.
  • Accept with video image of Teams answer with video icon to answer the call with video enabled.
  • Decline call image of Teams decline call icon to decline the call.

Making Phone Calls

To make a call using Microsoft Teams:

  1. Navigate to the Calls tab on the left side of your Teams app.
    image of Teams dialpad with calls tab circled
  2. You have two options for making a call:
    1. Enter a phone number in the dial pad and click Call.
    2. For internal calls, type the name of the person you want to call. As you type, a drop-down menu will appear with potential contacts. You can select the desired contact from this list.
  3. For off-campus calls:
    1. After dialing the number, you will hear a tone.
    2. Click the dial pad button.
      images of teams call window with dialpad area circled
    3. Enter your campus call-out code.

For making international calls, please see this KnowledgeBase article.

During a call

  • Toggle camera/mic: Click camera/mic icons
  • Share screen: Click Share content button
  • More options: Click ... for background effects, transfer, device settings, etc.

To transfer to an off-campus number, visit this KnowledgeBase article.

Group calls

  1. Start a call with one person
  2. Click Add people to include others

Tips

  • Use background blur for privacy
  • Test audio/video before important calls
  • Use headphones to reduce echo

Note: Call quality depends on internet connection and device capabilities.

For more details, see Microsoft's guide: First things to know about calls in Microsoft Teams



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Doc ID:
141193
Owned by:
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Created:
2024-08-15
Updated:
2025-01-07
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