Summary: How to Raise Your Hand in Microsoft Teams Meetings
This video tutorial explains how to effectively use the "raise hand" feature in Microsoft Teams meetings to communicate politely and avoid interrupting the flow of conversation.
Main Points:
- Importance of the Feature: The "raise hand" feature is crucial for virtual meetings, especially when many participants want to speak. It helps maintain order and allows for effective contribution without causing chaos.
- Prerequisites:
- You must be signed into your Microsoft Teams account. If you don't have one, you'll need to create one.
- Access Teams either through the desktop application or the web app.
- Joining/Starting a Meeting:
- Sign in to Teams.
- Click the video icon (usually at the top right) to join a scheduled meeting or start an immediate one.
- Once the meeting interface is open, you'll see a toolbar (typically at the bottom). Clicking the "start meeting" button officially launches it.
- Using the "Raise Hand" Feature:
- During a meeting, look for the raised hand icon in the meeting controls (usually at the bottom of the screen).
- Click the raised hand icon to signal to the organizer and other participants that you have a point or question.
- Lowering Your Hand:
- After you've had your turn to speak, it's good practice to click the "lower hand" option that appears.
- This indicates that your point has been addressed and you are no longer waiting to speak.
Key Takeaways:
- The "raise hand" feature promotes orderly communication in virtual meetings.
- It allows participants to signal their intent to speak without interrupting.
- Remember to lower your hand after you've spoken to signal you're done.
- This simple yet effective tool enhances meeting engagement and efficiency.