How to Share Audio in Teams: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prepare Your Audio Source
Ensure the audio file is easily accessible (local file, online audio, or video with audio).
2. Join the Teams Meeting
Join the Microsoft Teams meeting.
Ensure you have permission to share content.
3. Share Screen with Audio (for Videos or Multimedia Content)
Click on the "Share Content" icon (square with an upward arrow).
Select "Share Screen" and choose the entire screen or a specific window.
Enable Audio Sharing by checking the "Include system audio" option.
Click "Start Sharing" to share your content with audio.
4. Share an Audio File Directly (for Audio-Only Content)
Click on the "Share Content" icon.
Select the "File" option and browse for the audio file.
Choose the file and click "Share" to upload it to Teams.
Play the audio through Teams or another application as needed.
5. Share Audio from Teams Chat (Pre-Meeting or During Meeting)
Open the relevant Chat Window in Teams.
Click on the Attachments icon (paperclip) to attach the audio file.
Send the file so participants can download and listen.
6. Troubleshooting Audio Issues
Check Audio Settings: Ensure system audio output is correctly configured.
Mute/Unmute: Confirm that you're not muted in Teams.
Test Before Sharing: Always do a test run to avoid issues.
Final Thoughts
Sharing audio in Microsoft Teams enhances meetings by improving communication and collaboration.
Use transcription tools like MeetMinutes to transcribe shared audio for easy follow-up.
