If you don't want Teams included when you install Microsoft 365 Apps on devices running Windows, you can use Group Policy or the Office Deployment Tool.

How to exclude Microsoft Teams from new installations of Microsoft 365 Apps For more information, see Microsoft Teams installations on a Mac. Office for Mac comes with any plan that includes Microsoft 365 Apps. Office for Mac, starting with Version 16.21, which was released on January 16, 2019.Microsoft 365 Apps for business is the version of Office that is included with some Microsoft 365 business plans, such as Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Microsoft 365 Apps for business, starting with Version 1901, which was released on January 31, 2019.Teams is also included with the following new installations: The date when Teams starts being installed with new installations of Microsoft 365 Apps depends on which update channel you're using. When will Microsoft Teams start being included with new installations of Microsoft 365 Apps? If you're using shared computers or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), see Shared computer and VDI environments with Microsoft Teams. If you're using Office for Mac, see Microsoft Teams installations on a Mac. In the future, you'll be able to install Teams along with Microsoft 365 Apps in GCC High or DoD environments without needing to use the separate MSI-based installer. For links to the correct version of the MSI-based installer for your environment, see Install Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Configuration Manager. Instead, you need to install Teams by using the separate MSI-based installer. If you're in a GCC High or DoD environment, currently you need to exclude Teams from being installed with Microsoft 365 Apps.

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