If you are someone who, like me, uses Microsoft Teams daily, then you understand the significance of maintaining an organized and uncluttered feed. Your feed on Microsoft Teams is where you can access all of your activity, messages, and notifications. Yet, if you neglect to regularly clear it out, it can easily become overwhelming. In this article, I will walk you through the steps of clearing your feed in Microsoft Teams, as well as offer some personal advice and techniques.
Step 1: Accessing your Feed
To begin, open Microsoft Teams and navigate to the left-hand menu. Click on the “Activity” icon, which is represented by a bell icon. This will take you to your feed, where you can see all your recent activity.
Step 2: Marking Notifications as Read
Once you’re in your feed, you’ll notice that there are multiple tabs at the top: “Activity”, “Mentions”, and “Saved”. Start by clicking on the “Activity” tab, where you will see a list of all your recent notifications and messages.
To mark a notification as read, simply click on it. The notification will no longer be highlighted, indicating that you have acknowledged and read its content.
Pro tip: If you want to mark multiple notifications as read at once, hold down the “Ctrl” key (or “Command” key on Mac) and click on each notification you want to mark. This will select multiple notifications simultaneously, making the process quicker and more efficient.
Step 3: Dismissing Activity Cards
In addition to notifications, you may also see activity cards in your feed. These cards provide information about recent activity in your teams and channels. While they can be useful, they can also contribute to clutter in your feed.
To dismiss an activity card, hover over it with your cursor. A small “X” icon will appear in the upper right corner of the card. Click on the “X” icon to dismiss the card from your feed.
Step 4: Using Filters and Sorting
If you find that your feed is still cluttered even after marking notifications as read and dismissing activity cards, you can utilize the filtering and sorting options in Microsoft Teams to further refine your feed.
To access the filtering and sorting options, click on the “Filter” icon located at the top of your feed. You will see a dropdown menu with various options to customize your feed.
For example, you can filter your feed to show only unread notifications, only messages from specific channels or teams, or only mentions. Additionally, you can sort your feed by date, relevance, or activity type to prioritize what is most important to you.
Conclusion
Clearing your feed on Microsoft Teams is a simple yet effective way to stay organized and focused. By marking notifications as read, dismissing activity cards, and utilizing filters and sorting, you can ensure that your feed remains clutter-free and only contains the information that is relevant to you. Remember to regularly clear your feed to maintain a productive and efficient workflow in Microsoft Teams.