Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams
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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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 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 (/) |
| Open filter | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Goto | 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+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 |
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
(Settings and more) button in the upper-right corner of Microsoft Teams, 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 press Enter. Press the Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and press Enter.
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 |
| 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 |
| Search current chat/channel messages | Ctrl+F | Ctrl+F |
Meetings and calls
Note: To use the temporarily unmute shortcut, first go to Settings > Privacy and make sure Keyboard shortcut to unmute is toggled on.
| 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 |
| 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 | No shortcut |
| 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 | No shortcut |
| Toggle video | Ctrl+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| 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 |
| Toggle background blur | 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/week | Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key | Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key |
| Go to next day/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/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 |
Debug
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Download diagnostic logs | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 | No shortcut |
See also
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Microsoft Teams
Use a screen reader to set up and use guest access in Microsoft Teams
Basic tasks using a screen reader with Microsoft Teams
Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on Mac 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 Mac and 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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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 (/) |
| Open filter | Command+Shift+F | Command+Shift+F |
| Goto | Command+G | Command+Shift+G |
| Open apps flyout | Command+Accent (`) | Command+Accent (`) |
| 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 |
| 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.
-
Press Command+Period (.).
-
Press Command+E 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 of Microsoft 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 press Return. Press Control+Option+Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and press Return.
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+Return | Command+Return |
| Attach a file | 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/channel messages | Command+F | Command+F |
Meetings and calls
Note: To use the temporarily unmute shortcut, first go to Settings > Privacy and make sure Keyboard shortcut to unmute is toggled on.
| 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 |
| 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 | Command+Shift+F | 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 |
| Toggle background blur | 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/week | Control+Option+Left arrow key | Control+Option+Left arrow key |
| Go to next day/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/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 |
Debug
| To do this | Mac | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Download diagnostic logs | Command+Option+Shift+1 | No shortcut |
See also
Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Microsoft Teams
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.
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