How To: Organize Your Teams and Channels List

Summary

Pin, hide, or show channels and add favorites so the teams and channels you use most are easy to find.

Body

Keep the channels you use most at the top and tuck away the ones you don't.

In this article

Pin a channel

Point to the channel name, select More options (…), then Pin. Select Unpin to undo.

Hide or show a channel

  • Hide: select More options next to the channel, then Hide. Hiding every channel in a team hides the team too.
  • Show again: select See all your teams at the bottom of your list, select the team, then Show next to the channel.

You still get notified about @mentions and replies in hidden channels.

Add a favorite

Select More options next to a chat or channel, then Show in > Favorites.

Get help

Submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service, or:

Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:

  • Call: 612.343.4170
  • Visit: Miller Hall 226
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT

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Article ID: 165603
Created
Sun 10/25/26 6:40 PM
Modified
Sun 10/25/26 7:10 PM
Audience
Employees
Students