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How to Use Together Mode in Microsoft Teams

Tap through each step to see how to switch a video call into a shared virtual space.

  1. Start a Teams meeting

    Start a Teams meeting with several participants -- Together Mode generally requires a small minimum number of people to be available, so check the current requirement if the option doesn't appear.

  2. Open the "View" menu

    Click the "View" menu at the top of the meeting window.

  3. Select "Together Mode"

    Choose "Together Mode" from the view options, and participants appear seated together in a shared virtual space.

  4. Choose a scene

    Pick from scenes such as a classroom or a cafΓ© for the shared virtual background.

  5. Why it helps

    Unlike the usual grid of separate video boxes, Together Mode gives the sense of sitting in the same room, which can make a meeting feel more natural and personable.

When video calls start feeling impersonal

A wall of individual video tiles can make a long meeting feel flat and disconnected. Placing everyone in a single shared scene changes the visual dynamic enough that meetings often feel warmer and easier to engage with, especially for recurring team check-ins or classes.

Picking the right moment to use it

Together Mode tends to work best for discussion-heavy meetings, casual team gatherings, or classes where seeing everyone's reactions matters, rather than for presentations focused on a single shared screen -- in those cases, a standard gallery view alongside screen share is usually clearer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many participants are needed to use Together Mode?

It generally requires a small minimum number of participants to be enabled, though Microsoft has adjusted this requirement over time, so it is worth checking the current minimum if the option is unavailable.

Do all participants have to see the same scene?

Yes, once Together Mode is turned on, all participants are placed together within the same shared virtual scene.