Use the dial pad to make a call

Use the dial pad to make a call

The dial pad can be used like a typical phone to make a call to a phone number. (You can also type in names or groups.)

To dial a number from Teams, go to Calls Calls button , and then enter the number of the person you want to reach by using the dial pad located on the left. Then click Call Calls button .  

To call a person by name, type the name of a person into the dial pad. And to make group calls, enter multiple names and/or numbers, and click Call  Calls button .

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To access your dial pad during a call, go to your call controls and select Dial pad Dial pad button .  

You can also check out the First things to know about calls in Microsoft Teams article for more calling options and features.

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