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B2B Setup between GCCHigh and Commercial Tenant - Teams Chat is not working as expected no presence

We have configured B2B access between GCC High and this tenant, however we are experiencing issues with Microsoft Teams chat functionality. We are unable to use all expected Teams chat features, and guest user presence is not displayed. Messages appear…

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asked 2026-02-01T15:00:16.14+00:00
Nikhil Sinha 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-19T12:11:10.3966667+00:00
VNJoe 156 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Why does teams cover the bottom half of images with an AI generated "description" of the image and how do you disable it?

Teams has started obscuring images by covering the bottom of the image with a grey box with an AI generated description of the image and prevents actually seeing the image. How do you disable this?

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asked 2026-02-03T15:56:32.6933333+00:00
Murray Wilson 75 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-11T17:24:10.01+00:00
Hanna Reinhart 5 Reputation points
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Biscoff Gif Search

Hi, My colleague and I were discussing Biscoff, a popular Belgian brand of crunchy, caramelized speculoos cookies with a distinct cinnamon, brown sugar, and spice flavor. I really wanted to share a Biscoff gif with my colleague. When I search…

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asked 2026-02-03T21:15:54.4633333+00:00
AdamMcIntosh-1699 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-02-04T02:51:21.51+00:00
Vivian-HT 13,695 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How can I turn on file sharing in teams chats?

I am unable to share files in teams. I am able to share snapshots but not word, excel or other files. What do I need to do to allow users to share files with external users?

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asked 2026-01-15T04:56:45.45+00:00
Raul Martinez 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-01-15T05:12:43.9566667+00:00
Raul Martinez 20 Reputation points
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Why are videos from Microsoft Teams not saving properly?

I am trying to save mp4 video files from Microsoft Teams chat to my cell phone. When I download the video to my device, the video plays for about 2-3 seconds, then freezes. I've updated my cell phone to the latest software update and the issue is still…

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asked 2025-12-23T15:05:29.6166667+00:00
Arnold, Schuyler 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-24T17:29:36.63+00:00
Kristen-L 10,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Excel rendering issue

In my business, I need to share images of certain Excel tables within Teams chats. I copy a portion of the Excel table and paste it into the Excel file "as picture." Then, I copy this picture and paste it into the Teams chat. However, I…

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asked 2025-12-22T05:42:20.0166667+00:00
Iseri, Baris 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-24T05:10:25.3566667+00:00
Iseri, Baris 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is possible to share files through normal chats (no teams or groups; chats 1:1) between tenants?

Hello! I´m looking for any way to share files with people out of my tenant; I would like to know if there´s any chance to do it without using teams or groups; exclusively through chats 1:1 with external or invited people

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asked 2025-12-16T12:15:07.4566667+00:00
Santiago Steven Quiroga Lemus 25 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-16T14:30:07.47+00:00
Demi-N 13,255 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why can't I post pictures on my Teams channel all of a sudden?

When I try to post pictures on one of my Teams channels it doesn't post the picture. I am not sure why.

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asked 2025-12-08T18:35:58+00:00
Nicolle 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-16T09:02:00.1233333+00:00
Tina L 12,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to download multiple photos at one time from a teams chat?

I was sent almost 100 photos via a group Teams chat, and I need to download them to my local machine. Is there any way to do a mass download? I only see the option to individually click and download one picture at a time. This is extremely inefficient.

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asked 2025-12-11T19:06:02.3+00:00
Jesse 30 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-11T19:08:48.6666667+00:00
Jesse 30 Reputation points
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delete custom emojis in teams chat

Hi - i need to delete a customized team's chat emoji that needs to be taken down but it won't let me delete it.

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asked 2025-08-01T21:03:09.0466667+00:00
Courtney Hendey 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T00:04:18.57+00:00
Tristan Fielden 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Accessibility FAIL? Why is Teams hiding most of the URL text in chat messages?

Recently, Teams started truncating URLs in chat messages and only showing the start of the link unless you hover or click. Why was this change made? It’s causing real accessibility and usability issues. For users with mobility impairments, it adds…

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asked 2025-11-06T18:50:25.0866667+00:00
TH 45 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-11-21T22:53:18.74+00:00
Kai-L 11,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to always upload to chat

We are not always able to upload files to chat, in particular (sometimes) when external people join the meeting. The 'attach' option just disappears from chat. For example I will be able to attach a pdf document to the chat if it is just me and someone…

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asked 2025-11-20T17:59:00.4466667+00:00
Gem 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-21T20:53:49.79+00:00
Lia V 5,065 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unable to View or Search Images in Microsoft Teams Desktop App

I’m experiencing ongoing issues with the Microsoft Teams desktop application. While I can still send images, I’m unable to view them — they appear as broken image icons (see attached screenshot). The app prompts me to download the images instead of…

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asked 2025-11-10T22:39:39.5133333+00:00
Alvin Vaz 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-17T04:03:07.54+00:00
Sophie N 12,500 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Clear my app cache

How do I clear a cache in teams on Mac. I do not have the attach icon on the app, I do have it online.

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asked 2025-11-06T20:53:49.48+00:00
Deborah Porchivina 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-11-16T22:53:58.16+00:00
Jay Tr 9,630 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Access denied to file shared via Teams chat

Hello, I'm global admin of an M365 Tenant and I have two users with file sharing problems. User A sends a file via simple Teams chat to User B, but when User B tries to open the file, he gets the error of access denied. Both users are normal internal…

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asked 2025-10-24T05:44:53.57+00:00
Joachim Denk 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-03T23:25:21.4033333+00:00
Sophie N 12,500 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why am I getting this image when I try to post a snip in Teams?

Document 2025-11-03_Snip Issue.docx.pdf

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asked 2025-11-03T21:34:44.9533333+00:00
Cynthia Carver (KERN) 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
answered 2025-11-03T21:57:35.33+00:00
Alexis-NG 13,535 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Teams chat access to post for meetings

Why can't my Guest post in the chat suddenly when they could a week ago

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asked 2025-10-20T13:48:30.7433333+00:00
Lacroix, Wendy J 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-26T09:16:09.7033333+00:00
Rin-L 15,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can I have a post from X fully unfurl in Teams channels?

Hi, I'm wondering how to have posts from X unfurl in Teams, if that is possible. Currently, you can post a link, but the information of the post itself does not fully display in teams. Is this fixable? Are there any adds that can be made via Teams to…

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asked 2025-10-06T15:03:39.3+00:00
Matt Spendley 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-13T21:56:45.1166667+00:00
Emily T 85 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Teams Shared Files Can't Download

Can't Download shared files with me on teams,giving this error.please help me

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asked 2025-10-09T10:20:57.02+00:00
Vedika Bhosale 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-13T07:58:49.3633333+00:00
Mia - Tr 3,970 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I am in leadership how do I get my permissions back on MS teams to use GIFs?

I am in leadership how do I get my permissions back on MS teams to use GIFs? I sometimes use GIFs to motivate my team.

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asked 2025-09-17T13:29:08.58+00:00
Parker, LaTasha 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-19T08:01:40.57+00:00
Mia - Tr 3,970 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator