In addition to providing the Group with a set of shared tools, the Group itself can be used as a means of giving its members permissions to content in Office 365. See Types of Office 365 Groups below for more details. When created in other locations, Groups may get a different set of tools to work with. For example, when a Group is created using Outlook (on the web or Outlook 2016 for Windows), it is known as an “Outlook Group.” In this case, Office 365 creates a mailbox (Conversations), calendar, OneNote notebook and SharePoint site, all of which are equally shared by all members of the Group. The specific resources and application vary depending on how and where the Group is created.

When a Group is created, Office 365 provides the members with a set of shared resources and applications. As the Owner, they can add or remove Members and promote one or more Members to Owner status (to manage the Group in their place, when/if needed). Anyone with an Office 365 license can create a Group they become the Owner.

Office 365 Groups What is an Office 365 Groupįundamentally, and Office 365 Group is a collection of people.

Policies, Procedures, and Terms of Service.

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