How to Fix Microsoft Teams Assignment Hand In Again Button Not Working
Question details
The user is unable to resubmit an assignment in Microsoft Teams because the "Hand in again" button fails to function properly.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to resubmit a school or educational assignment via the Microsoft Teams platform.
- Observed behavior
- Clicking "Hand in again" triggers a message stating the assignment is opening in edit mode, but the process never completes and hangs indefinitely.
Verify your internet connection and check if other Microsoft Teams services are functioning correctly to rule out a temporary network or server outage.
Contact Your Institution's IT Support Team
Since Microsoft Teams assignments are managed by your school or university, their administrators have access to platform-specific troubleshooting and backend logs.
Microsoft Word itself does not have a built-in 'Hand in' button. This feature is specific to the Teams platform operated by your educational institution. Because backend settings can occasionally block submissions, reaching out to your school's dedicated support is often the fastest path to a resolution.
Capture the exact error message or the screen where the 'opening in edit mode' process hangs.
Write down the class name, assignment title, and the exact time you attempted to submit the document.
Send an email or submit a ticket to your school's IT helpdesk, making sure to include the screenshot and assignment details for a faster investigation.
Use Microsoft Teams on the Web
Sometimes the desktop application cache gets corrupted, causing assignments to hang in edit mode. Using the web version can often bypass this local issue.
Complete Your Assignments Offline with WPS Office
If Microsoft Teams or Word is stuck in edit mode online, you can download your assignment file, complete it locally using WPS Office, and manually upload the finished document. WPS Office is lightweight, completely free, and features a familiar user interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Microsoft Teams say my assignment is opening in edit mode but nothing happens?
This usually happens due to a syncing issue between Microsoft Teams and OneDrive, or a temporary glitch in your school's Office 365 tenant. Using the web version of Teams or clearing your desktop app cache often resolves it.
Is there a 'Hand in' button inside the Microsoft Word desktop app?
No, the 'Hand in' or 'Turn in' button is a feature specific to the Microsoft Teams interface. You must submit the assignment directly through the Teams app or the Teams website.
Can I upload a locally saved document instead of editing directly in Teams?
Yes. On the Teams assignment page, you can usually click 'Add work', select 'Upload from this device', and attach a document you have completed and saved locally on your computer.
