How to raise your hand in a Microsoft Teams meeting
Steps to Raise Your Hand in Microsoft Teams
Raising your hand in a Microsoft Teams meeting is a great way to signal that you have something to say without interrupting the speaker. Here’s how to do it:
On Desktop or Web
1. Join the Meeting: Enter the meeting you want to participate in.
2. Locate the Reactions Pane: At the bottom of the screen, find the toolbar.
3. Click on the Hand Icon: Look for the hand symbol, which represents the "Raise Hand" feature. Click on it to raise your hand.
On Mobile
1. Join the Meeting: Open the Teams app and enter the meeting.
2. Tap on the Screen: If the toolbar is not visible, tap on the screen to make it appear.
3. Select the Hand Icon: Find and tap the hand symbol to raise your hand.
How to Lower Your Hand
If you’ve raised your hand and want to lower it:
On Desktop or Web
1. Return to the Reactions Pane: Access the toolbar again.
2. Click the Hand Icon Again: Click the hand symbol once more to lower your hand.
On Mobile
1. Tap on the Screen: Make the toolbar visible.
2. Tap the Hand Icon Again: Tap the hand symbol to lower your hand.
Benefits of Raising Your Hand
- Promotes Orderly Discussions: Helps manage who speaks when.
- Enhances Participation: Encourages more engagement from all participants.
- Reduces Interruptions: Allows speakers to finish their thoughts before others chime in.
Using the "Raise Hand" feature in Microsoft Teams can significantly improve communication and collaboration during virtual meetings.