MS | Chat Category

If the chat feature in Microsoft Teams has disappeared for you as a student, it could be due to several reasons related to the settings configured by your educational institution. Here are some possible explanations and suggestions:

1. Chat Disabled by Administrator: Your school might have disabled the chat feature for students. This is often done to prevent distractions or inappropriate behavior. You can check with your IT administrator or teachers to confirm if this is the case.
2. Meeting Policy Settings: If you are trying to access chat during a meeting, the meeting policy assigned to you might have the chat setting turned off. In this case, you would need to reach out to your administrator to adjust the settings.
3. Chat Permissions: Your school may have implemented supervised chat policies, which restrict students from initiating chats unless an educator is present. This means you can only respond to messages from teachers or staff.
4. Technical Issues: Sometimes, technical glitches can cause features to disappear. Try logging out and back into Teams, or reinstalling the app if you're using a mobile device.

If you continue to experience issues, it would be best to contact your school's IT support for further assistance.

References:

• Supervised chats in Microsoft Teams
• Chat issues in Teams meeting
• Teams messaging policy