Instant messaging
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Remove communication barriers so your team can seamlessly brainstorm together, capture messages, share updates, and express ideas.
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Frequently asked questions
Instant messaging (IM) is text-based communication where two or more people participate in a real-time conversation over their computers or mobile devices.
Teams has an instant messaging platform with features such as instant chat, emojis, GIFs, rich-text editing, threaded conversations, plus the ability to share files.
Teams makes collaborating in group projects easy with chat, online video meetings, threaded conversations, and file sharing.
Teams instant messaging helps you stay connected with team members in remote work locations, supports real-time group communication, and promotes team engagement through video meetings and real-time conversations.
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