Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on Windows helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse. This article itemizes the keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on Windows or the web app using a PC keyboard.
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The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.
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A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
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A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.
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You can easily access the keyboard shortcuts list from within Microsoft Teams. Press Ctrl+E in the desktop app, or Ctrl+Alt+E in the web app, to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
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General
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
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| Show keyboard shortcuts. | Ctrl+Period (.) | Ctrl+Period (.) |
| Go to Search. | Ctrl+E | Ctrl+Alt+E |
| Show commands. | Ctrl+Slash (/) | Ctrl+Slash (/) |
| Open filter. | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Go to a specific team or channel. | Ctrl+G | Ctrl+Shift+G |
| Open apps flyout. | Ctrl+Accent(`) | Ctrl+Accent(`) |
| Start a new chat. | Ctrl+N | Left Alt+N |
| Open Settings. | Ctrl+Comma (,) | Ctrl+Shift+Comma (,) |
| Open Help. | F1 | Ctrl+F1 |
| Close. | Esc | Esc |
| Zoom in. | Ctrl+Equals sign ( = ) | No shortcut |
| Zoom out. | Ctrl+Minus sign (-) | No shortcut |
| Reset zoom level. | Ctrl+0 | No shortcut |
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You can access the keyboard shortcuts directly from within the app in several ways. The methods below apply to both the Desktop and Web apps.
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Press Ctrl+Period (.).
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Press Ctrl+E in the desktop app, or Ctrl+Alt+E in the web app, to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
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To navigate to the keyboard shortcuts with a screen reader, press the Tab key until you hear "Settings and more," and then press Enter. Press the Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and then press Enter.
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Navigation
Note:If you're using the default app bar configuration in the Microsoft Teams desktop app, use the commands in the table below. If you've changed the order of your apps or added additional apps, the command depends on the app's sequential order on the app bar. For example, if you've moved Calendar to the top of the app bar, press Ctrl+1 to open it, not Ctrl+4. To view the keyboard shortcuts for your current configuration, press Ctrl+E in the desktop app, or Ctrl+Alt+E in the web app, to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
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| Open Activity. | Ctrl+1 | Ctrl+Shift+1 |
| Open Chat. | Ctrl+2 | Ctrl+Shift+2 |
| Open Teams. | Ctrl+3 | Ctrl+Shift+3 |
| Open Calendar. | Ctrl+4 | Ctrl+Shift+4 |
| Open Calls. | Ctrl+5 | Ctrl+Shift+5 |
| Open Files. | Ctrl+6 | Ctrl+Shift+6 |
| Go to previous list item. | Left Alt+Up arrow key | Left Alt+Up arrow key |
| Go to next list item. | Left Alt+Down arrow key | Left Alt+Down arrow key |
| Move selected teamup. | Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow key | No shortcut |
| Move selected team down. | Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow key | No shortcut |
| Open the History menu. | Ctrl+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| Go to previous section. | Ctrl+Shift+F6 | Ctrl+Shift+F6 |
| Go to next section. | Ctrl+F6 | Ctrl+F6 |
| Go to an open application. | Ctrl+F6 | Ctrl+F6 |
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Messaging
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
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| Start a new conversation. | Ctrl+N | Alt+N |
| Go to compose box. | Alt+Shift+C | Alt+Shift+C |
| Expand compose box. | Ctrl+Shift+X | Ctrl+Shift+X |
| Send a message. | Ctrl+Enter | Ctrl+Enter |
| Start a new line. | Shift+Enter | Shift+Enter |
| Reply to a thread. | Alt+Shift+R | Alt+Shift+R |
| Mark a message as important. | Ctrl+Shift+I | Ctrl+Shift+I |
| Search current chat or channel messages. | Ctrl+F | Ctrl+F |
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Meetings and calls
Note:To use the temporarily unmute shortcut, first go toSettings>Privacyand make sureKeyboard shortcut to unmuteis switched on.
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
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| Accept video call. | Ctrl+Shift+A | Ctrl+Shift+A |
| Accept audio call. | Ctrl+Shift+S | Ctrl+Shift+S |
| Decline call. | Ctrl+Shift+D | Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Start audio call. | Ctrl+Shift+C | Ctrl+Shift+C |
| Start video call. | Ctrl+Shift+U | Ctrl+Shift+U |
| End audio call. | Ctrl+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| End video call. | Ctrl+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| Toggle mute. | Ctrl+Shift+M | Ctrl+Shift+M |
| Temporarily unmute. | Ctrl+Spacebar | Ctrl+Spacebar |
| Announce raised hands (screen reader). | Ctrl+Shift+L | Ctrl+Shift+L |
| Raise or lower your hand. | Ctrl+Shift+K | Ctrl+Shift+K |
| Start screen share session. | Ctrl+Shift+E | Ctrl+Shift+E |
| Toggle video. | Ctrl+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| High motion screen share. | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T |
| Filter current list. | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Go to sharing toolbar. | Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar | Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar |
| Decline screen share. | Ctrl+Shift+D | No shortcut |
| Accept screen share. | Ctrl+Shift+A | No shortcut |
| Admit people from lobby notification. | Ctrl+Shift+Y | No shortcut |
| Open theBackground settings menu. | Ctrl+Shift+P | No shortcut |
| Schedule a meeting. | Alt+Shift+N | Alt+Shift+N |
| Go to current time. | Alt+Period (.) | Alt+Period (.) |
| Go to previous day or week. | Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key | Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key |
| Go to next day or week. | Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key | Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key |
| View day. | Ctrl+Alt+1 | Ctrl+Alt+1 |
| View workweek. | Ctrl+Alt+2 | Ctrl+Alt+2 |
| View week. | Ctrl+Alt+3 | Ctrl+Alt+3 |
| Save or send meeting request. | Ctrl+S | Ctrl+S |
| Join from meeting details. | Alt+Shift+J | Alt+Shift+J |
| Go to suggested time. | Alt+Shift+S | Alt+Shift+S |
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Debug
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
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| Download diagnostic logs. | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 |
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See also
Use a screen reader to set up and use guest access in Microsoft Teams
Learning the layout of Microsoft Teams with a screen reader
Screen reader support for Microsoft Teams
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Microsoft Teams
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Microsoft Teams
Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts forMicrosoft Teams on Machelps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse. This article itemizes the keyboard shortcuts forMicrosoft Teams on Macand the web app on Mac.
Notes:
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The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.
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A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
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A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.
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You can open a list of keyboard shortcuts in the Microsoft Teams on Mac app. Press Command+E in the desktop app, or Command+Option+E in the web app, to move the focus to the search field at the top of the screen, type /keys, and then press Return.To close the list, press Esc.
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General
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Navigation
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Messaging
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Meetings and calls
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General
| To do this | Mac | Web |
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| Show keyboard shortcuts. | Command+Period (.) | Command+Period (.) |
| Go to Search. | Command+E | Command+Option+E |
| Show commands. | Command+Slash (/) | Command+Slash (/) |
| Open filter. | Command+Shift+F | Command+Shift+F |
| Go to a specific team or channel. | Command+G | Command+Shift+G |
| Open apps flyout. | No shortcut | No shortcut |
| Start a new chat. | Command+N | Option+N |
| Open Settings. | Command+Comma (,) | Command+Shift+Comma (,) |
| Open Help. | F1 | Command+F1 |
| Close. | Esc | Esc |
| Zoom in. | Command+Equals sign ( = ) | No shortcut |
| Zoom out. | Command+Minus sign (-) | No shortcut |
| Return to default zoom. | Command+0 | No shortcut |
| Reset zoom level. | Command+0 | No shortcut |
Show keyboard shortcuts
You can access the keyboard shortcuts directly from within the app in several ways. The methods below apply to both the Desktop and Web apps.
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Press Command+Period (.).
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Press Command+E in the desktop app, orCommand+Option+E in the web app, to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Return.
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Select the
(Settings and more) button in the upper-right corner ofMicrosoft Teams on Mac, and then select Keyboard shortcuts. -
To navigate to the keyboard shortcuts with a screen reader, press the Tab key until you hear "Settings and more," and then press Return. Press the Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and then press Return.
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Navigation
Note:If you're using the default app bar configuration in Microsoft Teams on Mac, use the commands in the table below. If you've changed the order of your apps or added additional apps, the command depends on the app's sequential order on the app bar. For example, if you've moved Calendar to the top of the app bar, press Command+1 to open it, not Command+4. To view the keyboard shortcuts for your current configuration, press Command+E in the desktop app, or Command+Option+E in the web app, to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Return.
| To do this | Mac | Web |
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| Open Activity. | Command+1 | Control+Shift+1 |
| Open Chat. | Command+2 | Control+Shift+2 |
| Open Teams. | Command+3 | Control+Shift+3 |
| Open Calendar. | Command+4 | Control+Shift+4 |
| Open Calls. | Command+5 | Control+Shift+5 |
| Open Files. | Command+6 | Control+Shift+6 |
| Go to previous list item. | Left Option+Up arrow key | Left Option+Up arrow key |
| Go to next list item. | Left Option+Down arrow key | Left Option+Down arrow key |
| Move selected team up. | Command+Shift+Up arrow key | No shortcut |
| Move selected team down. | Command+Shift+Down arrow key | No shortcut |
| Open the History menu. | Command+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| Go to the previous section. | Command+Shift+F6 | Command+Shift+F6 |
| Go to the next section. | Command+F6 | Command+F6 |
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Messaging
| To do this | Mac | Web |
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| Start a new conversation. | Option+Shift+C | Option+Shift+C |
| Go to compose box. | Option+Shift+C | Option+Shift+C |
| Expand compose box. | Command+Shift+X | Command+Shift+X |
| Send a message. | Command+Return | Command+Return |
| Attach a file in chat messages. | Option+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| Attach a file in channel messages. | Command+O | Command+Shift+O |
| Start a new line. | Shift+Return | Shift+Return |
| Reply to a thread. | Option+Shift+R | Option+Shift+R |
| Search current chat or channel messages. | Command+F | Command+F |
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Meetings and calls
Note:To use the temporarily unmute shortcut, first go toSettings>Privacyand make sureKeyboard shortcut to unmuteis switched on.
| To do this | Mac | Web |
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| Accept video call. | Command+Shift+A | Command+Shift+A |
| Accept audio call. | Command+Shift+S | Command+Shift+S |
| Decline call. | Command+Shift+D | Command+Shift+D |
| Start audio call. | Command+Shift+C | Command+Shift+C |
| Start video call. | Command+Shift+U | Command+Shift+U |
| End audio call. | Command+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| End video call. | Command+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| Toggle mute. | Command+Shift+M | Command+Shift+M |
| Temporarily unmute. | Option+Spacebar | No shortcut |
| Announce raised hands (screen reader). | Command+Shift+L | Command+Shift+L |
| Raise or lower your hand. | Command+Shift+K | Command+Shift+K |
| Start screen share session. | Command+Shift+E | No shortcut |
| Toggle video. | Command+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| Toggle fullscreen. | No shortcut | Command+Shift+F |
| Go to sharing toolbar. | Command+Shift+Space | Command+Shift+Space |
| Decline screen share. | Command+Shift+D | No shortcut |
| Accept screen share. | Command+Shift+A | No shortcut |
| Admit people from lobby notification. | Command+Shift+Y | No shortcut |
| Open theBackground settings menu. | Command+Shift+P | No shortcut |
| Schedule a meeting. | Option+Shift+N | Option+Shift+N |
| Go to current time. | Option+Period (.) | Option+Period (.) |
| Go to previous day or week. | Control+Option+Left arrow key | Control+Option+Left arrow key |
| Go to next day or week. | Control+Option+Right arrow key | Control+Option+Right arrow key |
| View day. | Command+Option+1 | Command+Option+1 |
| View workweek. | Command+Option+2 | Command+Option+2 |
| View week. | Command+Option+3 | Command+Option+3 |
| Save or send meeting request. | Command+S | Command+S |
| Join from meeting details. | Option+Shift+J | Option+Shift+J |
| Go to suggested time. | Option+Shift+S | Option+Shift+S |
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Debug
| To do this | Mac | Web |
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| Download diagnostic logs. | Command+Option+Shift+1 | No shortcut |
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See also
Screen reader support for Microsoft Teams
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Microsoft Teams
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Microsoft Teams
FAQs
What are the shortcut keys in Microsoft Teams? ›
| Shortcut | Windows Client | Windows Web |
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| Go to a team/channel | Ctrl+G | Ctrl+Shift+G |
| Open commands list | Ctrl+[/] | Ctrl+[/] |
| Start a new chat | Ctrl+N | Left Alt+N |
| Open Help | F1 | Ctrl+F1 |
In a shared library in SharePoint or Microsoft Teams, you can select Add shortcut to My files to add a shortcut to the entire library or select the specific folder you want to add, and then select Add shortcut to My files.
What is the keyboard shortcut for the camera in Microsoft Teams? ›Ctrl+Shift+O to turn your camera on and off.
Does Microsoft have Keyboard shortcuts? ›All Microsoft keyboards are equipped to perform shortcuts in Windows and other Microsoft applications.
What are the 20 shortcut keys and their functions? ›- Copy: Ctrl + C.
- Cut: Ctrl + X.
- Paste: Ctrl + V.
- Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key + Up arrow.
- Open Task View: Windows logo key + Tab.
- Display and hide the desktop: Windows logo key + D.
- Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab.
- Open the Quick Link menu: Windows logo key + X.
- CTRL+C (Copy)
- CTRL+X (Cut)
- CTRL+V (Paste)
- CTRL+Z (Undo)
- DELETE (Delete)
- SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin) ...
- CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
Use Ctrl+Spacebar to unmute
On the Teams desktop app, you can also choose to stay muted to avoid unwanted interruption or noise during a meeting and rapidly respond when called upon. To quickly unmute, hold down the keys Ctrl+Spacebar (Windows) and Option+Spacebar (Mac). Release keys to go back to muted state again.
To turn off the Teams typing indicator, open the Teams app, go to your profile, and click the “Privacy” tab. Then, uncheck the box next to “Show when I'm typing” to turn off the typing indicator.
How do I turn off Keyboard shortcuts in Teams? ›Once the “Teams” registry panel is open, simply right-click and click on “New.” Set the key “DWORD (32 bit) value”. Name the value “NoKeyShorts.” Double click on the newly created key and change “Value data” to 1.
What is the shortcut for reply in Teams? ›R key — to reply to a chat in the Teams app. Option + A (Mac) or Alt + A (Windows) — attach a file to a message.
How do I toggle between screens in Microsoft Teams? ›
To switch between desktops on a computer running Windows 10, start a conference in Microsoft Teams and share the screen. Then, to switch desktops, press the Win key in combination with the arrow keys to the left and right, or swipe your finger across the screen.
How do I switch between cameras in Microsoft Teams? ›Users can tap on the camera icon to toggle camera off and on and can tap on the chevron to select a different camera. Tapping on the chevron next to camera icon brings camera selection dialog with live preview.
What are the 50 shortcut keys? ›- Ctrl+W: Close.
- Ctrl+A: Select all.
- Alt+Tab: Switch apps.
- Alt+F4: Close apps.
- Win+D: Show or hide the desktop.
- Win+left arrow or Win+right arrow: Snap windows.
- Win+Tab: Open the Task view.
- Tab and Shift+Tab: Move backwards and forward through options. etc.
Press Ctrl + Alt + ? on your keyboard. Keyboard shortcut overview is now open. Now try typing in the shortcut you are looking for. Thanks for your feedback!
What are the 25 shortcut keys? ›- Ctrl+A. It allows you to select all the documents from the open window including images and other objects.
- Ctrl+X. Used to cut the selected content or item.
- Ctrl+C. Used to Copy the selected content or item.
- Ctrl+Ins. Used to Copy the selected content or item.
- Ctrl+V. ...
- Ctrl+D. ...
- Ctrl+Alt+Del. ...
- Ctrl+Z.
- Ctrl+A. It allows you to select all the documents from the open window including images and other objects.
- Ctrl+X. Used to cut the selected content or item.
- Ctrl+C. Used to Copy the selected content or item.
- Ctrl+Ins. Used to Copy the selected content or item.
- Ctrl+V. ...
- Ctrl+D. ...
- Ctrl+Alt+Del. ...
- Ctrl+Z.
- Ctrl+W: Close.
- Ctrl+A: Select all.
- Alt+Tab: Switch apps.
- Alt+F4: Close apps.
- Win+D: Show or hide the desktop.
- Win+left arrow or Win+right arrow: Snap windows.
- Win+Tab: Open the Task view.
- Tab and Shift+Tab: Move backwards and forward through options. etc.
Shortcuts for Meetings
Ctrl + shift + M – Mute/unmute yourself. Ctrl + shift + O – Turn on/off your camera.
- F1 – Displays the Help screen over almost all programs.
- F2 – This key allows you to change the name of a specific file or folder.
- F3 – Launches a search function for a currently active application.
- F4 – Alt + F4 closes the currently active window.
- F5 – Refreshes or reloads the page or document window.