How to add attachments to teams meetings?

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to send a file attachment in a Microsoft Teams chat.

Quick summary

Adding an attachment in Microsoft Teams lets you share files directly within a chat by using the Attach files option, supporting both local device uploads and cloud file links.

Steps

Open Microsoft Teams and navigate to the chat of the person or group you want to send an attachment to.
Click on the Attach files option in the message compose area.
Choose to either upload a file from your device or attach a file from cloud storage.
Select your desired file and click Send to deliver the attachment.

📌 Why this matters

Sharing files efficiently in Microsoft Teams is essential for seamless team collaboration and remote work productivity. The Attach files feature lets users instantly send documents, images, and other files directly within any Teams chat, eliminating the need for separate email threads. Supporting both local device uploads and cloud file attachments, this functionality integrates with existing storage workflows to keep all shared content in one place. For organizations relying on Microsoft Teams for daily communication, mastering file attachments reduces friction and accelerates project collaboration.

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