How to Create a Poll in Microsoft Teams: 1-Min Guide

How to Create a Poll in Microsoft Teams?

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to build and send a poll in Microsoft Teams chat.

Quick summary

Microsoft Teams lets you create a poll directly inside any chat conversation using the built-in Polls icon near the message field. Once your question and answer options are ready, you can preview, edit, or send the poll instantly without leaving Teams.

Steps

Click on New chat and enter a name or email to start a conversation.
Tap the Polls icon located near the message field to open the poll creator.
Enter your poll question and answer options, then click Preview to review your poll.
Choose to edit or send your poll once it is ready to share.

📌 Why this matters

Creating polls directly in Microsoft Teams chat removes the need for third-party survey tools, keeping team feedback and decision-making inside a single collaboration platform. The built-in Polls feature lets users collect structured responses from colleagues in seconds, without switching apps or copying links. This makes it easier for teams to align on decisions, gather quick opinions, and drive faster consensus during everyday conversations. For organizations already using Microsoft Teams, the native poll feature is a practical way to increase engagement and reduce tool sprawl.

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