Learn the difference between the three kinds of channels in a Microsoft Teams team, and which one to use.
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Channel
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Who can see it
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Use it for
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Standard
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Everyone in the team
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Most work: topics, projects, and files the whole team needs
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Private
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Only people added to the channel
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Sensitive work for part of the team, such as hiring
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Shared
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People added to the channel, including people from other teams
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Work with people who aren't members of your team
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Each private or shared channel gets its own separate file storage. Use them only when a standard channel won't work.
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