The Chrome operating system supports the installation of Linux applications.
Install Microsoft Teams for Linux on your Chromebook Make sure you give the shortcuts different names for easy identification, such as Microsoft Teams (ABC Inc.), MS Teams, etc.
Select your profile icon and select the organization you want to switch to under your account information.Īfter that, create a separate web application shortcut for the new organization. You can create an app shortcut for each organization if multiple organizations are associated with your Microsoft (Teams) account. Better yet, remove the version from the Play Store if you'll only be using the web app. Use "Microsoft Teams", "MS Teams (Web)" or other different names so you can easily differentiate between both apps.
We don't recommend naming the web app shortcut "Teams," especially if you also have the Android app on your Chromebook. Chrome OS marks the Microsoft Teams app installed from the Play Store as Teams. This will open your Microsoft Teams account dashboard in a new tab or Google Chrome window.
Update your Chromebook if you don't find the option to change the size/UI of Microsoft Teams in the title bar.Ĭonnect your Chromebook to the Internet, go to Settings > About ChromeOS, and select Check for Updates. Use the web version of Microsoft Teams (see the next section) if the Play Store version crashes or malfunctions in Resizable mode. We had no issues using the Microsoft Teams mobile app in various resizable interfaces on our Chromebook. You may receive a warning that Microsoft Teams is designed for mobile devices and may not resize well. You can also resize the Microsoft Team window at any time. "Resizable" also switches the application window to landscape orientation, allowing for a richer desktop-like interface. The Tablet option switches Microsoft Teams to landscape. For a desktop experience, tap the Phone drop-down menu in the title bar and select either Tablet or Resizable.
We'll show you how to install Microsoft Teams for Linux on a Chromebook. You can install the Linux version, but your Chromebook may not run the app because it's not fully optimized for ChromeOS. According to Google product expert, work on the Linux version of Microsoft Teams is still ongoing. Only the Android and web versions of Microsoft Teams work on ChromeOS. We'll also show you how to create a shortcut for the Microsoft Teams web app. In this guide, you'll learn how to install and use the Linux and Android versions of Microsoft Teams on Chromebooks. Alternatively, you can also create a shortcut to Teams on the web. You can use the Linux or Android version of Microsoft Teams if you have a Chromebook. Microsoft Teams has dedicated apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. 207 How to use Microsoft Commands on a Chromebook