How do I add MS Teams to meetings, not default Skype?

Question

I hold a licence for Microsoft 365 Family.

I want to use MS Teams for video calls, but the default system is Skype. How can I change from Skype to MS Teams so that I can define the invite is a MS Teams invite directly in outlook?

i.e. I generate the MS Teams link directly in Outlook

I've followed the advice existing on here so far and it points to 'Options' which no longer appears to be available, and 'Add-Ins' which no longer appears as a drop down, nor as a selectable option in the calendar. Finding 'Add-Ins' and switching default from Skype to Teams would likely resolve this... if I could find it!

Thank you

Answer 1

@Ru Lane

To use Microsoft Teams for your video calls and generate Teams meeting links directly in Outlook, you typically need to ensure that the Teams add-in is installed and enabled in Outlook. Here are the steps you can follow to achieve that:

1. Ensure Microsoft Teams is Installed and Running:

• Make sure Microsoft Teams is installed on your computer and you are logged in with your Microsoft 365 account.

2. Check for the Teams Add-In in Outlook:

• Open Outlook. - Go to "File" > "Options" > "Add-ins."
• In the Manage box at the bottom, ensure "COM Add-ins" is selected and click "Go."
• In the COM Add-Ins dialog box, check if "Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in for Microsoft Office" is listed and enabled. If it’s not listed, you may need to reinstall Teams or repair your Office installation.

3. Re-enable the Teams Add-In if Disabled:

• If the Teams add-in is listed but not enabled, check the box next to it and click "OK."
• Restart Outlook to apply the changes.

4. Create a Teams Meeting in Outlook:

• Open your Outlook Calendar.
• Click on "New Teams Meeting" in the Meeting tab. If you don't see this option, you might need to restart both Teams and Outlook.
• Fill in the meeting details and send out the invitation. The join link for the Teams meeting should be included automatically in the invitation.

If the steps above do not work, you might need to repair your Office installation:

1. Repair Office Installation:

• Go to "Control Panel" > "Programs and Features."
• Find your Microsoft Office installation in the list, right-click, and select "Change."
• Choose "Quick Repair" or "Online Repair" and follow the prompts. After repairing, try the steps again to ensure the Teams add-in is available and enabled in Outlook.

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