Webex App | Spaces and Teams

Spaces and teams are where all your work occurs in Webex App. Messages can be sent, calls can be made, videos can be viewed, and files can be shared.

Direct Messages

Messages are sent directly to a single recipient. Conversations you start remain between you and the other person, and you cannot add anyone else to them.

Spaces

For groups working on specific topics, spaces work well. Regardless of whether it’s short-term or long-term, you get together to resolve this problem. However, the focus is narrower and more specialized. Standalone spaces are also sometimes referred to as such.

The only way to join a space is to be added to it by someone who already belongs there.

People can add or remove people from spaces, and they can change their names and pictures as they please, since they are initially unmoderated. You can make yourself a moderator of a space if you wish to have more control over who joins. You’ll also be able to delete people’s messages or files, in addition to adding people to the space.

Public Spaces

Creating public spaces within your organization makes it easier for people to discover what your organization has to offer. Explore public spaces, join or create them, and network with others who share your interests. There is no specific team associated with public spaces, so they are different from other spaces. A public space you create can be accessed by anyone within your organization. A public space can be made private at any time if you change your mind.

Teams

Creating a team and moving a space into a team is an option if your original intention changes and the project outgrows its initial purpose.

By organizing multiple areas under a common theme, teams help you keep everything organized. In the case of long-term projects, teams are perfect for a consistent group of individuals. In addition, that something could include many activities or be a group of subprojects taking place simultaneously.

In order to join a team, you must be added by a moderator. 

A Microsoft 365 group can also be linked to the team when it is created. Your files can be saved in Microsoft Sharepoint folders and you can manage the team on Microsoft 365.

Team spaces, General, are available to every team. When you join the team, you’re automatically added to the General space. Whenever there is an unmoderated team space within the team, you can view it and join it as a member. Also, you can invite others to join your team space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Teams and spaces in Webex?

Chat Rooms are available in Skype for Business, Channels are available in Microsoft Teams and Slack, and Spaces are available in Webex. Spaces allow one or more people to collaborate on a project. A message area, file area, whiteboard, and more are all included.

Can Webex and Teams work together?

Cisco Webex Video Integration for Microsoft Teams or WebRTC allows you to join Microsoft Teams meetings from your Webex device

What is Webex team space?

Webex App creates a space for a group to talk when you first send a message to it. Spaces are ideal for groups of people who are collaborating on a project or topic. A whiteboard can be used to communicate, share files, hold video meetings, and make calls.

How do I link a team space in Webex?

By @mentioning a space name or copying the space link, you can quickly share a link to a space. The space name will be displayed if the user is in or part of that space’s team, otherwise the longer link will be displayed. Simply type @ in a space followed by the space’s name. Click Send to send the message.

Why is Webex better than Teams?

Team collaboration and meetings cannot take place on two different platforms, after all. A webinar is one of the features that sets Webex Meetings apart from other meeting management systems. With WebEx, you can share files securely and encrypt your information, all while maintaining control over your information.

How do I access Webex spaces?

Choose a team from Messaging > Teams. You’ll then be able to view the available spaces and select the one you wish to join by tapping it, and then you can join by tapping it. Choosing a team can be done under Teams. You can then select the space you want to join by clicking Join This Space.

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