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.