How to Call Someone on Microsoft Teams?

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to start a video or audio call in Microsoft Teams.

Quick summary

Making a call in Microsoft Teams is quick — open a direct message, then choose between a video call or audio call with a single click. This guide walks you through each step so you can connect with any contact instantly.

Steps

Open the DM of the contact you want to call in Microsoft Teams.
Select either video call or audio call from the call options available in the conversation header.
Review how the active call screen appears once the call is connected.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to quickly start a call directly from a Microsoft Teams direct message saves time and reduces friction in day-to-day team communication. Teams supports both video calls and audio calls from any DM, making it easy to escalate a chat to a live conversation in seconds. This feature is essential for remote and hybrid teams that rely on Microsoft Teams for real-time collaboration. Understanding the call workflow helps users communicate faster without switching between tools.

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