Teams update: the Files tab is being renamed Shared

As part of Microsoft’s latest Teams update, the Files tab (in channels and chats) is being renamed Shared. This change is being gradually rolled out. Some McGill users will see this change before others. For a little while, you may see both Files and Shared tabs across your Teams. 

What’s changing? 

Previously, there was a Files tab in Teams channels and chats.

That tab is being renamed Shared, and it will bring together: 

• A channel’s document library (previously found under the Files tab) 

• All the files and links shared in that channel or chat 

You can open, edit, upload, and manage these files the same way you did before. 

What do I need to do? 

No action is required on your part. Your files are not being moved or deleted.  

During the transition period:  

• Some channels may still show a Files tab, while others may already show a Shared tab. 

• You may see something different from what your colleagues see. 

If you open a channel and don’t see a Files tab, look for Shared instead. That’s where you’ll find your documents. 

Support: 

For assistance with this update or any other questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.