To mark a message as important in Microsoft Teams, use the delivery options to flag the message so it stands out to recipients. Here’s how to do it:
- Before sending a message in a chat or channel:
- Open the compose box and begin typing your message.
- Look for the delivery options icon beneath the compose box (it looks like an exclamation mark inside a circle or a similar icon).
- Open delivery options and choose Important. The message will show a red exclamation mark and be highlighted as important when sent.
- If you’ve already sent the message:
- Open the message and select Edit.
- Reopen delivery options and select Important to apply the flag retroactively. Save your changes to update the message.
Notes and quick tips:
- You can also mark messages as Urgent if you need to notify recipients repeatedly for a period of time; this option typically prompts more persistent alerts.
- The exact icons and wording may vary slightly across Teams versions or if your organization has customized settings, but the general process remains the same: access delivery options, then choose Important or Urgent.
If you want, I can tailor these steps to your specific Teams client (desktop, web, or mobile) or walk you through a quick, visual walkthrough.
