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Fix: Microsoft Teams Files Are Not Visible
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Updated onNovember 10, 2023
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If you work in an office environment, you probably know just how important communication is. You can discuss topics with your teammates faster and easier, and depending on what tools you use,job assignments can be made easieras well.
One great tool that greatly simplifies the way we communicate in an office environment is Microsoft Teams.
It is part of the Microsoft Office suite, but it can also be used separately from it, as it is one of the few services that are actually free of charge.
However, it isn’t free from bugs and issues, as users have been reporting onofficial forumsthat they are having problems seeingfileswithinMicrosoft Teams:
[…]What I find odd is that thefilesfor the O365 group don’t show up in the Teamfilearea. Shouldn’t they since I linked the two together? Would seem silly to go to teams for conversations but then have to go back to your group to see thefilesAnd to make it even more confusing – if I’m in teams – and I pick Files from the left hand menu – I can see all of the Group files that we put out there. But if I pick teams from the left menu and go into the channel I created for the group – and select Files from within the channel – I don’t see any[…].
As a summary, users that belong to a specific channel cannot see certainfiles. While this problem may seem rather serious, it is merely a matter of folder positioning.
In thisstep-by-step guide, we will show you how to avoid such problems and makefilesvisible inMicrosoft Teamsagain.
How can I make files appear in Microsoft Teams again?
1. Rearrange the files and folders in SharePoint
As mentioned above, solving this issue is just a matter of understanding howMicrosoft Teamsworks and how folder positioning can affect it.
First of all,Microsoft Teamsfiletransfers and hosting services are supported bySharePoint. You’ll also notice in yourTeamsFromLeftMenupicture that thefileview saysGeneralon it.
This is because that is represents thefilefolder for your General channel, and the more you create channels, the more folders appear inSharePoint.
If you examine yourSharePoint, you’ll notice that there are folders representing all channels thatMicrosoft Teamshas. You can see yourfilesinFilesviewbecause you are set to see all the availablefiles, not just the ones for a specific Channel.
Moving the files into the channel’s folder to avoid issues like the ones mentioned above. Now, anyone part of that channel or group will be able to see thefilesthat have been shared.
2. Wait for the permissions to implement themselves
People outside of a Group cannot see the content of a channel without being part of it first. However, it is a known fact that giving someone permission to join a Group takes some time to commence.
As such, your only option is just to wait until Microsoft Teams processes your request.
By knowing these basic things, you and your teammates should be able to see all the files that have been shared in Microsoft Teams.
Did you find this article useful? Let us know in the comment section below.
In case you want to keep an eye on therecordings stored by Microsoft Teams meetings, check out this guide to know the recording’s location.
More about the topics:Microsoft Teams,Microsoft Teams Error Codes,productivity software
Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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