sharing a word document on teams as a link

Anonymous
2025-04-22T22:43:40+00:00

I am trying to share a word document for a school assignment that it was create on Word but Teams would not share the link created? is there a wrong setting on my TEAMS application?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-23T15:17:32+00:00

    Hello Lucas,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

    It seems you're having trouble sharing a Word document as a link in Microsoft Teams. Here are some steps and resources to help you resolve this issue:

    1. Upload the Document to OneDrive:
      • Open Microsoft Teams and go to the Files tab.
      • Select OneDrive and upload your Word document to your OneDrive.
    2. Get the Shareable Link:
      • Once the document is uploaded, hover over the file and select Share.
      • Click on Copy link to get a shareable link to the document.
      • You can adjust the sharing settings to specify who can view or edit the document.
    3. Share the Link in Teams:
      • Go to the chat or channel where you want to share the document.
      • Paste the copied link into the message box and send it.

    Detailed instructions on how to share files in Microsoft Teams can be found on theMicrosoft Support page

    Best Regards,

    Adaeze || Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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