How do I share a file within a team to work on it with synchronous collaboration?

 

Resolution:  To share a file and access it in real time for synchronous collaboration across your Team, follow the steps below:

 

1. In your chosen channel for your team, select the 'Files' button from the list of options across the top

Select Files from menu across top

2.  To upload a file to your team, select 'Upload' and navigate to the file you wish to upload
Select upload from the list of options

2A. To create a new file within your team, select 'New' and then choose your the file type you want to share

Create a new file within Teams

3. Once your new file is selected or uploaded, click on the file and you'll be brought into your document

4. From here, anyone that is in your team and has access to that channel will be able to access the document allowing you to collaborate on the document in real time

5. When done, simply click the 'CLOSE' button in the upper right corner to be brought back to your team

Click close to return to your Team

6. Going forward, your document will appear in the list of files available to the team/channel

Access your file within your Team at any time