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How to create a Parent-Child folder Template in Teams which can be duplicated or copied for multi purposes

I would like to create a Parent-Child filing systems in Teams that can be copied/pasted for multiple uses in various locations. The American Red Cross has a filing system during disasters; this template will be able to be copied & pasted to use for…

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asked 2025-08-28T15:18:34.2466667+00:00
Lowe, Michelle 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-28T20:41:29.4033333+00:00
Kristen-L 2,400 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

unblocking a Tracker in EXCEL

A member of the team is having issues with files that came from another location. Attempted to unblock the spreadsheet in the properties and it is not allowing the data to proceed. Accepted answer.

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asked 2025-08-19T23:17:10.1933333+00:00
Fisher, Maka 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-27T15:44:55.2133333+00:00
Fisher, Maka 0 Reputation points
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Microsoft Teams is blocking PDF documents sent from another organisation and flagging them as potential security issue

We are sending private PDF documents through Microsoft teams.... only with one client the file gets flagged as a security risk and is unable to be viewed. How do I unblock this so the files are accessible

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asked 2025-08-25T07:56:59.1333333+00:00
Hilton Taylor 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-27T13:01:33.9866667+00:00
Rin-L 2,965 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Excel spreadsheet via Teams (opens in browser) 'return to beginning column' function

When opening an excel file stored in a Teams channel, the cursor does not automatically return to the beginning column, even when tabbing through each column, entering data, and in the final column using the enter key. If I download a copy to my…

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asked 2025-08-14T15:29:48.83+00:00
D L Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-19T20:29:35.8833333+00:00
Kai-L 2,345 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why does my Xbox s crash for every game?

I just got this Xbox 2 weeks ago I have maybe put 15 hours on it and now all the sudden not a single game will launch or stay functioning for longer than 60 seconds. I'm not surprised because it's Microsoft and Xbox is genuinely sub par, but this is…

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asked 2025-08-13T21:29:49.19+00:00
Timothy Watson 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-19T19:33:11.55+00:00
Jay Tr 1,295 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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PrefetchFailure (RenderListDataAsStream (TimeoutExceeded))

cannot access files - keep getting PrefetchFailure (RenderListDataAsStream (TimeoutExceeded)) error message how to correct this?

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asked 2025-08-14T18:23:56.3466667+00:00
cpaoletti 25 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-15T18:30:22.8533333+00:00
cpaoletti 25 Reputation points
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Fix file sharing between file explorer teams and sharepoint

I can see and add files on file explorer but nothing is appearing on teams sharepoint or other memeber computers

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asked 2025-07-30T00:39:15.89+00:00
David Celi 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-10T06:54:38.94+00:00
Jade Ng 1,720 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to notify externally of changes to sharepoint folders

Hi, is it possible to notify someone outside of our organization when a folder has been changed/document added in a sharepoint folder. I can do it using automate and rules within our organization but it wont allow outside email addresses. Nick

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asked 2025-08-04T15:37:19.0433333+00:00
Nick Turner 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-08-07T20:56:24.76+00:00
Ian-Ng 2,615 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do you make a file in Teams private

I know you can create a private channel. But can you make a file Private that already lives in the General channel?

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asked 2025-07-23T19:48:55.0566667+00:00
Amy Stallings 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-30T13:07:40.17+00:00
Amy Stallings 20 Reputation points
1 answer

How to troubleshoot download and link copying errors in Teams Bot App

A Teams Bot App is under development using the RESTful API with the following implementation steps: The Graph API is utilized to upload a file to the user's OneDrive. The Teams Bot RESTful API sends a proactive message to the user with the…

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asked 2025-07-21T02:31:40.5333333+00:00
Ian 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-25T07:47:21.8966667+00:00
Vivian-HT 2,885 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Searching for & opening multiple images in Teams app requires hitting Close button multiple times

When I use the MS Teams app search function to find an image, I have been clicking Files and also File Type>Images to filter the results. If I click on one of the files listed, then click the Close button after viewing the file, it goes back to the…

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asked 2025-01-16T19:34:00+00:00
Anonymous
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Teams Desktop error. "The specified list is invalid", "the specified list might have been deleted or you might not have permission to view it"

Goodday, I am using Windows 10 and MS Teams Desktop app. When I tried to open the file that belongs to a Private channel, Private team, I get this error. even I sign in my acct in ms team web in google chrome and Microsoft edge. then I tried opening my…

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asked 2021-02-18T17:16:00+00:00
Anonymous
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Files tab missing in android app of Microsoft Teams

Hi. I am unable to find a files tab in the microsoft teams app. I have the latest version of the app (updated as of 6th april). I do have this option of files on my computer app.

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asked 2020-04-15T17:20:21+00:00
Anonymous
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How can I tag people in Teams documents (Word, excel) if they were invited as a guest?

I was invited as a guest to a company Teams group, thus my email address is not the same domain as everyone else. Is there a way for me to receive email notifications when comments are inputted into a word document? I would like to receive email…

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asked 2021-05-25T22:21:29+00:00
Anonymous
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Teams link to a specific Excel Cell

I have data in an excel file stored in a Teams, Files location. I want to make a post in the Teams channel about a specific line or cell to draw attention to it, I want the post to display the cell, or part of, and a hyperlink which will open the excel…

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asked 2021-08-17T09:01:37+00:00
Anonymous
3 answers

Track the users who view / Download a particular file on MS teams

How can we track which user has downloaded a particular file from a folder in Microsoft Teams Group? Is it possible? If Yes, What are the steps? (Here, by "track" I mean getting the username of all the users who have downloaded a particular…

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asked 2020-08-31T20:24:17+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Excel file not showing up under “files” tab in Teams

My co-worker can’t see an excel file that was shared in chat in Teams. Everyone else can see the file and open. She is using her personal Mac. Any suggestions?

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asked 2020-04-14T23:42:42+00:00
Anonymous
1 answer

Why file is not sharing on MS Teams

Hi Team, I am getting error "Failed to Send" while sending file from any local location of system. I have already tried Sign Out, Clear Team Cache, and restart the laptop but had no luck. My colleagues are also facing the same issue.

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asked 2024-03-18T07:29:14+00:00
Anonymous
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Currently i cannot send files within teams messages - and when i click on desktop app top right corner , and hover over what should be my picture it says Unknown user. Any suggestions on what to do?

Currently i cannot send files within teams messages - and when i click on desktop app top right corner , and hover over what should be my picture it says Unknown user. Any suggestions on what to do?

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asked 2025-01-09T14:55:22+00:00
Anonymous
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No paperclip icon appearing

Hi all, I am not able to share any file or picture etc. by microsoft team chats because there is no paperclip icon appearing below the chat window. I searched for it but got no workaround so far. The same issue exists on browser as well as app. But I…

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asked 2023-03-01T11:49:03+00:00
Anonymous