Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams shortcuts.

Search, jump between sections, send messages and handle calls fast — the Microsoft Teams shortcuts that help.

General
Search+ECtrl+ECtrl+E
Go to / command+GCtrl+GCtrl+G
Open filter++FCtrl+Shift+FCtrl+Shift+F
Show keyboard shortcuts+/Ctrl+/Ctrl+/
Zoom in / out++/−Ctrl++/−Ctrl++/−
Navigate
Activity+1Ctrl+1Ctrl+1
Chat+2Ctrl+2Ctrl+2
Teams+3Ctrl+3Ctrl+3
Calendar+4Ctrl+4Ctrl+4
Calls+5Ctrl+5Ctrl+5
Files+6Ctrl+6Ctrl+6
Messaging
New chat+NCtrl+NCtrl+N
Send (expanded box)+Ctrl+EnterCtrl+Enter
Attach a file+OCtrl+OCtrl+O
Start a new line+Shift+EnterShift+Enter
Expand compose box++XCtrl+Shift+XCtrl+Shift+X
Calls & meetings
Accept video call++ACtrl+Shift+ACtrl+Shift+A
Accept audio call++SCtrl+Shift+SCtrl+Shift+S
Decline call++DCtrl+Shift+DCtrl+Shift+D
Toggle mute++MCtrl+Shift+MCtrl+Shift+M
Toggle video++OCtrl+Shift+OCtrl+Shift+O
Start screen share++ECtrl+Shift+ECtrl+Shift+E
Press ⌘ + . (Ctrl + . on Windows) inside Teams to see the full, always-current shortcut list. A few shortcuts differ between the desktop app and the web version.

Search and section-jumping

Teams packs a lot into one window, so the navigation shortcuts pay off quickly. Search (⌘E / Ctrl+E) puts your cursor in the command bar, and the numbered shortcuts — ⌘1–6 / Ctrl+1–6 — jump straight to Activity, Chat, Teams, Calendar, Calls and Files. Learning those six numbers alone removes most of your clicking around the left rail.

Messaging and calls

In a conversation, Shift+Enter adds a line break (so you stop accidentally sending half-finished messages), while ⌘↵ / Ctrl+Enter sends when you've expanded the compose box. For calls, the accept, decline and toggle mute (⌘⇧M / Ctrl+Shift+M) shortcuts mirror the ones in other meeting apps, so the habits transfer. Tip: ⌘/Ctrl + . always shows the current list inside Teams. Pair with the Outlook shortcuts for the rest of the Microsoft 365 set.

FAQ

How do I quickly switch sections in Microsoft Teams?
Use ⌘ + 1 through 6 on Mac (Ctrl + 1–6 on Windows) to jump to Activity, Chat, Teams, Calendar, Calls and Files respectively.
How do I see all Teams keyboard shortcuts?
Press ⌘ + . on Mac or Ctrl + . on Windows inside Teams to open the complete, up-to-date shortcut list.

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