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.
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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If a shortcut requires pressing two or more keys at the same time, this topic separates the keys with a plus sign (+). If you have to press one key immediately after another, the keys are separated by a comma (,).
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You can easily access the keyboard shortcuts list from within Microsoft Teams. Press Ctrl+E 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Show keyboard shortcuts | Ctrl+Period (.) | Ctrl+Period (.) |
| Go to Search | Ctrl+E | Ctrl+E |
| Show commands | Ctrl+Slash (/) | Ctrl+Slash (/) |
| Goto | Ctrl+G | Ctrl+Shift+G |
| Start a new chat | Ctrl+N | Left Alt+N |
| Open Settings | Ctrl+Comma (,) | Ctrl+Comma (,) |
| Open Help | F1 | Ctrl+F1 |
| Close | Esc | Esc |
| Zoom in | Ctrl+Equals sign (=) | No shortcut |
| Zoom out | Ctrl+Minus sign (-) | No shortcut |
| Open the History menu | Ctrl+Shift+H | 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 Ctrl+Period (.).
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Press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
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Select the profile button with your initials in the top-right corner, and then select Keyboard shortcuts.
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To navigate to the keyboard shortcuts with a screen reader, press the Tab key until you hear "Profile, app settings, and more," and press Enter. Press the Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and press Enter.
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, 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 do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| 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 team up | Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow key | No shortcut |
| Move selected team down | Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow key | No shortcut |
| Go to previous section | Ctrl+Shift+F6 | Ctrl+Shift+F6 |
| Go to next section | Ctrl+F6 | Ctrl+F6 |
Messaging
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Start a new conversation | Alt+Shift+C | Alt+Shift+C |
| Go to compose box | Alt+Shift+C | Alt+Shift+C |
| Expand compose box | Ctrl+Shift+X | Ctrl+Shift+X |
| Send (expanded compose box) | Ctrl+Enter | Ctrl+Enter |
| Attach file | Ctrl+O | Ctrl+Shift+O |
| Start new line | Shift+Enter | Shift+Enter |
| Reply to a thread | Alt+Shift+R | Alt+Shift+R |
| Mark as important | Ctrl+Shift+I | Ctrl+Shift+I |
Meetings and Calls
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Toggle mute | Ctrl+Shift+M | Ctrl+Shift+M |
| Toggle video | Ctrl+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| Filter current list | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Go to sharing toolbar | Ctrl+Shift+Space | Ctrl+Shift+Space |
See also
This topic lists the keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams 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.
-
If a shortcut requires pressing two or more keys at the same time, this topic separates the keys with a plus sign (+). If you have to press one key immediately after another, the keys are separated by a comma (,).
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You can open a list of keyboard shortcuts in the Microsoft Teams on Mac app. Press Command+E to move the focus to the search field at the top of the screen, type /keys, and press Return. To close the list, press Esc.
In this topic
General
| To do this | Mac | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Show keyboard shortcuts | Command+Period (.) | Command+Period (.) |
| Go to Search | Command+E | Command+E |
| Show commands | Command+Slash (/) | Command+Slash (/) |
| Goto | Command+G | Command+Shift+G |
| Start 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 |
| Open the History menu | Command+Shift+H | 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.
-
Press Command+Period (.).
-
Press Command+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Return.
-
Select the profile button with your initials in the top-right corner, and then select Keyboard shortcuts.
-
To navigate to the keyboard shortcuts with a screen reader, press the Tab key until you hear "Profile, app settings, and more," and press Return. Press the Control+Option+Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and press Return.
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, 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 do this | Mac | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Open Activity | Command+1 | Command+Shift+1 |
| Open Chat | Command+2 | Command+Shift+2 |
| Open Teams | Command+3 | Command+Shift+3 |
| Open Calendar | Command+4 | Command+Shift+4 |
| Open Calls | Command+5 | Command+Shift+5 |
| Open Files | Command+6 | Command+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 |
| Go to the previous section | Command+Shift+F6 | Command+Shift+F6 |
| Go to the next section | Command+F6 | Command+F6 |
Messaging
| To do this | Mac | Web |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (expanded compose box) | Command+Enter | Command+Enter |
| Attach a file | Command+O | Command+Shift+O |
| Start a new line | Shift+Enter | Shift+Enter |
| Reply to a thread | Option+Shift+R | Option+Shift+R |
Meetings and Calls
| To do this | Mac | Web |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Toggle mute | Command+Shift+M | Command+Shift+M |
| Toggle video | Command+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| Toggle fullscreen | Command+Shift+F | Command+Shift+F |
| Go to sharing toolbar | Command+Shift+Space | Command+Shift+Space |
See also
Technical support for customers with disabilities
Microsoft wants to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. If you have a disability or questions related to accessibility, please contact the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk for technical assistance. The Disability Answer Desk support team is trained in using many popular assistive technologies and can offer assistance in English, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. Please go to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk site to find out the contact details for your region.
If you are a government, commercial, or enterprise user, please contact the enterprise Disability Answer Desk.
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