How to mark a message as important in teams?
- George Apostolov
How to mark a message as important in teams?: step-by-step guide
Go to a particular DM you'd like to send the important message
Click on 'Compose button'
Select the 'Exclamation mark' option
Type the required message and click on 'Send'
This is how your important message will appear
Quick answer: To mark a message as important in Microsoft Teams, navigate to a specific direct message, click the compose button, select the exclamation mark option, type your message, and click send to deliver it.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Send urgent communications efficiently in Microsoft Teams by marking your direct messages as important using the built-in exclamation mark option. This guide shows how to mark a message as important in teams? in 5 steps, starting with "Go to a particular DM you'd like to send the important message" and finishing with "This is how your important message will appear". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft Teams interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to mark a message as important in teams??
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft Teams data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft Teams. Related guides: How to Move Issues Between Teams in Linear, How to name a chat in teams and How to pin a team in teams?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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