Microsoft Teams is a collaborative platform that facilitates communication and collaboration within teams, companies, and organizations. It is part of the Microsoft 365 suite (formerly Office 365) and offers a range of features and tools to enhance remote work, online meetings, and teamwork.
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Many organizations that use Microsoft Teams utilize it for its instant messaging and video conferencing capabilities. Since it’s also highly compatible with other Microsoft applications, it’s a great tool for companies that use Word, Excel, and other productivity tools.
Whether you’re using the app as an individual or an organization, this cheatsheet of Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts will make it easier to utilize all its essential functions.
| Windows | macOS | Web | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Shortcuts | | | |
| Ctrl + Period (.) | Cmnd + Period (.) | Ctrl + Period (.) | Show keyboard shortcuts. |
| Ctrl+E | Cmnd + E | Ctrl+Alt+E | Go to Search. |
| Ctrl + Slash (/) | Cmnd + Slash (/) | Ctrl + Slash (/) | Show commands. |
| Ctrl + Shift + F | Cmnd + Shift + F | Ctrl + Shift + F | Open filter. |
| Ctrl + G | Cmnd + G | Ctrl + Shift + G | Go to a specific team or channel. |
| Ctrl + Accent (`) | Ctrl + Accent (`) | Open apps flyout. | |
| Ctrl + N | Cmnd + N | Left Alt + N | Start a new chat. |
| Ctrl + Comma (,) | Cmnd + Comma (,) | Ctrl + Shift + Comma (,) | Open Settings. |
| F1 | F1 | Ctrl+F1 | Open Help. |
| Esc | Esc | Esc | Close. |
| Ctrl + Equals sign ( = ) | Cmnd + Equals sign ( = ) | Zoom in. | |
| Ctrl + Minus sign (-) | Cmnd + Minus sign (-) | Zoom out. | |
| Ctrl + 0 | Reset the zoom level. | Reset zoom level. | |
| Navigation | | ||
| Ctrl + 1 | Cmnd + 1 | Ctrl + Shift + 1 | Open Activity. |
| Ctrl + 2 | Cmnd + 2 | Go to the previous list item. | Open Chat. |
| Ctrl + 3 | Cmnd + 3 | Ctrl + Shift + 3 | Open Teams. |
| Ctrl + 4 | Cmnd + 4 | Ctrl + Shift + 4 | Open Calendar. |
| Ctrl + 5 | Cmnd + 5 | Ctrl + Shift + 5 | Open Calls. |
| Ctrl + 6 | Cmnd + 6 | Ctrl + Shift + 6 | Open Files. |
| Left Alt + Up arrow key | Left Opt + Up arrow key | Left Alt + Up arrow key | Go to the next list item. |
| Left Alt+Down arrow key | Left Opt + Down arrow key | Left Alt+Down arrow key | Move the selected team up. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Up arrow key | Cmnd + Shift + Up arrow key | Move selected team up. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + Down arrow key | Cmnd + Shift + Down arrow key | Move the selected team down. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + H | Cmnd + Shift + H | Open the History menu. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + F6 | Cmnd + Shift + F6 | Ctrl + Shift + F6 | Go to the previous section. |
| Ctrl + F6 | Cmnd + F6 | Ctrl + F6 | Go to next section. |
| Messaging | |||
| Ctrl + N | Opt + Shift + C | Alt + N | Start a new conversation. |
| Alt + Shift + C | Opt + Shift + C | Alt + Shift + C | Go to compose box. |
| Ctrl + Shift + X | Cmnd + Shift + X | Ctrl + Shift + X | Expand compose box. |
| Ctrl + Enter | Cmnd + Return | Ctrl + Enter | Send a message. |
| Shift + Enter | Shift + Return | Shift + Enter | Start a new line. |
| Alt + Shift + R | Opt + Shift + R | Alt + Shift + R | Reply to a thread. |
| Ctrl + Shift + I | Ctrl + Shift + I | Mark a message as important. | |
| Ctrl+F | Cmnd + F | Ctrl+F | Search current chat or channel messages. |
| Meetings & Calls | |||
| Ctrl + Shift + A | Cmnd + Shift + A | Ctrl + Shift + A | Accept video call. |
| Ctrl + Shift + S | Cmnd + Shift + S | Ctrl + Shift + S | Accept audio call. |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Cmnd + Shift + D | Ctrl + Shift + D | Decline call. |
| Ctrl + Shift + C | Cmnd + Shift + C | Ctrl + Shift + C | Start audio call. |
| Ctrl + Shift + U | Cmnd + Shift + U | Start a video call. | Start video call. |
| Ctrl + Shift + H | Cmnd + Shift + H | End audio call. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + H | Cmnd + Shift + H | End video call. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + M | Cmnd + Shift + M | Ctrl + Shift + M | Toggle mute. |
| Ctrl + Spacebar | Opt + Spacebar | Ctrl + Spacebar | Temporarily unmute. |
| Ctrl + Shift + L | Cmnd + Shift + L | Ctrl + Shift + L | Announce raised hands (screen reader). |
| Ctrl + Shift + K | Cmnd + Shift + K | Ctrl + Shift + K | Raise or lower your hand. |
| Ctrl + Shift + E | Cmnd + Shift + E | Ctrl + Shift + E | Start screen share session. |
| Ctrl + Shift + O | Cmnd + Shift + O | Toggle video. | |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T | High motion screen share. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + F | Ctrl + Shift + F | Filter current list. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar | Cmnd + Shift + Spacebar | Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar | Go to sharing toolbar. |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Cmnd + Shift + D | Decline screen share. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + A | Cmnd + Shift + A | Accept screen share. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + Y | Cmnd + Shift + Y | Admit people from lobby notification. | |
| Ctrl + Shift + P | Cmnd + Shift + P | Open the Background settings menu. | |
| Alt + Shift + N | Opt + Shift + N | Alt + Shift + N | Schedule a meeting. |
| Alt + Period (.) | Opt + Period (.) | Alt + Period (.) | Go to the current time. |
| Ctrl + Alt + Left arrow key | Ctrl + Alt + Left arrow key | Ctrl + Alt + Left arrow key | Go to previous day or week. |
| Ctrl + Alt + Right arrow key | Ctrl + Alt + Right arrow key | Ctrl + Alt + Right arrow key | Go to next day or week. |
| Ctrl + Alt + 1 | Cmnd + Opt + 1 | Ctrl + Alt + 1 | View day. |
| Ctrl + Alt + 2 | Cmnd + Opt + 2 | Ctrl + Alt + 2 | View workweek. |
| Ctrl + Alt + 3 | Cmnd + Opt + 3 | Ctrl + Alt + 3 | View week. |
| Ctrl + S | Cmnd + S | Ctrl + S | Save or send meeting requests. |
| Alt + Shift + J | Opt + Shift + J | Alt + Shift + J | Join from meeting details. |
| Alt + Shift + S | Opt + Shift + S | Alt + Shift + S | Go to suggested time. |
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