How to unpin channels on Microsoft Teams?

Author: Aradhya | Guide: Microsoft Teams |

After the period of the relevance of a channel, you can unpin them in Microsoft Teams. Unpinning the channel would remove it from the top of the list. This will bring the most recent chat or channel to the top after the other pinned chats or channels. Wondering how? Read the simple steps in the article mentioned below to do so. Additionally, you can also mark messages unread in Microsoft Teams in order to increase efficiency. 

How to PIN or UNPIN CHANNEL in MICROSOFT TEAMS

Unpin Channels in Microsoft Teams: 4 Steps

Step 1- Open the Microsoft Teams App: 

  • One, unlock your Android or iOS smartphone.
  • Two, Tap the Teams icon to open. You can also search for the Microsoft Teams App in the search bar.
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Step 2- Tap on the Chat Icon:

  • Next, you have to tap on the chat icon to open chats. 
  • If you are not able to locate it on the screen, refer to the infographic below.
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Step 3- Tap and Hold the Channel: Thereafter, tap and hold the channel that you want to unpin.

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Step 4- Tap on Unpin Channel:

  • Next, several options will appear on the screen after you hold the channel.
  • Lastly, select “Unpin” from them.

Thus, by following these simple steps, you can unpin channels in Microsoft Teams.

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FAQ

How to mute a chat on Microsoft teams?

Follow these steps to mute a chat on Microsoft teams:

  • Firstly, unlock your Android device.
  • Secondly, open Microsoft Teams App.
  • Thereafter, tap on the chats option to open it.
  • Then, tap and hold the chat that you want to mute.
  • Lastly, select mute from the options that appear. 

How to pin a chat on Microsoft teams?

After opening the Microsoft Teams app, go to the chat icon. Thereafter, long press the chat you want to pin on Microsoft teams and select pin. The selected chat will be pinned on the top of the screen. This helps when you have to engage in a chat very often. Similarly, you can pin channels and groups on Teams.

How to mark a chat read on Microsoft teams?

You have to open the Microsoft Teams app and then go to the chats option. Now, long press the chats you want to pin and then mark read. You can mark multiple chats read after selecting them one after the other after holding one.

How to hide a chat on Microsoft teams?

Follow the process till Step 4 from the steps above and after holding the chat, tap hide. This will remove the chat from the view. You can open a hidden chat by searching for it in the chats search bar.

What is the shortcut for opening an activity on Microsoft Web App?

Press Ctrl+1 to open activity in the Microsoft web app. Shortcuts are a quicker way to act on the web. Additionally, you can press Ctrl+2 to open a chat on Teams.

Thus, the above article explains in detail through simple steps how to unpin a channel on Microsoft Teams. The channel can be unpinned when you don’t want to engage in its activities on a priority basis.

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