Teams - Define your status message Tutorial

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Objectifs :

This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide on managing your status in Microsoft Teams and Outlook, including how to set away messages and indicate your work location effectively.

Chapitres :

Introduction
In today's digital workspace, managing your availability is crucial for effective communication. This guide will walk you through the steps to set your status in Microsoft Teams and Outlook, ensuring your colleagues are informed about your availability.
Setting Your Status Automatically
When you schedule a meeting in either Microsoft Teams or Outlook, your status is automatically set to 'Busy'. This feature helps others know that you are occupied during that time.
Manually Changing Your Status
You have the option to manually change your status in three different ways: - **From Microsoft Outlook:** 1. Double-click on your scheduled meeting in the calendar. 2. Click on 'Show As' in the menu at the top. - **From Microsoft Teams:** 1. Double-click on your meeting in the calendar. 2. Click on 'Show As' in the menu at the top. - **From Your Profile:** 1. Click on your profile picture at the top right of the screen. 2. Select your status from the dropdown menu.
Setting an Away Message
With recent updates to Microsoft Teams, you can set an away message to inform your colleagues about your availability. Here’s how to do it: 1. Click on your profile at the top right of the app. 2. Select 'Set Status Message'. 3. Write your message. 4. Click 'Done'. If you are away for more than a week, follow these steps to set a more permanent away message: 1. Access the general settings by clicking on the three dots at the top right of the app. 2. Select 'Settings'. 3. In the General tab, scroll down to the bottom of the page. 4. Click on 'Schedule' in the Out of Office category. 5. Here, you can set your away message with two options: - Send replies outside your organization. - Send replies only during a specific period.
Indicating Your Work Location
With the latest update of Microsoft Teams, you can also share your work location, indicating whether you are in the office or working remotely. To set your work location: 1. Click on your profile at the top right of the app. 2. Select 'Set Work Location'. 3. Choose your work location from the options provided.
Conclusion
Managing your status and work location in Microsoft Teams and Outlook is essential for maintaining clear communication with your colleagues. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your availability is accurately represented, helping to foster a more efficient work environment.

FAQ :

How do I change my status in Microsoft Teams?

You can change your status in Microsoft Teams by double-clicking on your meeting in the calendar and selecting 'Show As' from the menu, or by clicking on your profile picture at the top right and selecting your status.

What is the purpose of setting a status message?

Setting a status message allows you to inform your colleagues about your current availability or any specific information they should know while you are away.

Can I schedule an out-of-office message in Microsoft Outlook?

Yes, you can schedule an out-of-office message in Microsoft Outlook by accessing the settings and configuring your automatic replies for a specific period.

How do I indicate my work location in Microsoft Teams?

To indicate your work location in Microsoft Teams, click on your profile at the top right of the app, select 'Set Work Location', and choose your current work location.

What options do I have for my out-of-office replies?

You can choose to send replies outside your organization or only during a specific period when setting your out-of-office message.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Managing Meeting Availability

Professionals can use Microsoft Teams and Outlook to manage their meeting availability effectively. By setting their status to 'Busy' during meetings, they can minimize interruptions and ensure focused work time.

Communicating Absences

When planning vacations or extended absences, users can set an out-of-office message in Outlook to automatically inform colleagues and clients of their unavailability, ensuring smooth communication.

Remote Work Coordination

In a hybrid work environment, employees can use the work location feature in Teams to indicate whether they are working from home or the office, helping teams coordinate better and manage expectations.

Real-Time Status Updates

With the ability to set real-time status messages, users can keep their colleagues informed about their availability throughout the day, enhancing collaboration and reducing confusion.

Glossaire :

Microsoft Teams

A collaboration platform that combines workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration.

Microsoft Outlook

An email client and personal information manager from Microsoft, used for sending emails, managing calendars, and organizing tasks.

Status

A feature that indicates a user's availability to others, such as 'Busy', 'Away', or 'Available'.

Set Status Message

A feature that allows users to inform colleagues about their current status or availability through a custom message.

Out of Office

A setting that automatically replies to emails when a user is unavailable, often used during vacations or extended absences.

Work Location

A feature that allows users to indicate whether they are working from the office or remotely.

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When you schedule a meeting,

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whether you do it through the Microsoft

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Teams app or Microsoft Outlook,

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your status will automatically

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be set to Busy. However,

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you have the option to manually change

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your status in three different ways.

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If you have scheduled or invited a meeting,

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you can change your status from

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Microsoft Outlook by double clicking

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on your meeting in your calendar,

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then clicking on Show As

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in the menu at the top.

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You can change it in the same way from

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Microsoft Teams by double clicking

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on your meeting in your calendar,

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then clicking on Show as

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in the menu at the top.

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Or from your profile by clicking on

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your profile picture at the top right

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of the screen, then on your status.

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With the recent updates to Microsoft Teams,

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you can now set your status in real

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time if you're away for a period

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ranging from one hour to one week,

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here's how to set an away message

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to inform your colleagues.

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Click on your profile at the top right

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of the app, select Set Status Message.

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Write your message, then click Done.

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However, if you're away for more than a week,

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follow these steps.

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Access the general settings of

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the A by clicking on the three

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dots at the top right of the A,

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then select Settings.

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In the General tab,

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Scroll down to the bottom of

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the page and click on Schedule

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in the Out of Office category.

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On this page you can set U your away message.

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You have two choices,

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Send replies outside your organization.

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Send replies only during a specific period.

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This is where you can set up your

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message for a defined period.

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With the latest update of Microsoft Teams,

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you also have the option to

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share your work location,

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indicating whether you're in

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the office or working remotely.

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Click on your profile at

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the top right of the app,

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select Set Work Location.

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Choose your work location.

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