Teams shortcuts
- 56 shortcuts
- 5 sections
- Communication
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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The General section opens Activity, Chat, Teams and Calendar with the first four number keys and one modifier. It also has the meeting controls Toggle Mute, Toggle Video and Share Screen. Meeting and Calls adds the shortcuts for accepting, declining and starting calls.
Start with these
- Search
- New Chat
- Toggle Mute
- Toggle Video
- Share Screen
- Raise Hand
Tips for Teams
- Show keyboard shortcuts ⌘. opens the shortcut list inside Teams.
- Start new line ⇧↩ starts a new line in the message without sending it.
- Search ⌘E goes to the search box. Search current Chat/Channel messages ⌘F looks only in the open chat or channel.
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General21
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search | |
| New Chat | |
| Settings | |
| Activity | |
| Chat | |
| Teams | |
| Calendar | |
| Toggle Mute | |
| Toggle Video | |
| Share Screen | |
| Leave Meeting | |
| Raise Hand | |
| Show keyboard shortcuts | |
| Show commands | |
| Open filter | |
| Goto | |
| Open apps flyout | |
| Open Help | |
| Zoom in | |
| Reset Zoom level | |
| Close |
Messaging7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start a new conversation | |
| Expand compose box | |
| Send (expanded compose box) | |
| Attach file | |
| Start new line | |
| Mark as important | |
| Search current Chat/Channel messages |
Meeting and Calls18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accept video call | |
| Accept audio call | |
| Decline call | |
| Start audio call | |
| Start video call | |
| Announce raised hands (screen reader) | |
| Go to sharing toolbar | |
| Admit people from lobby notification | |
| Toggle background blur | |
| Schedule a meeting | |
| Go to previous day/week | |
| Go to next day/week | |
| View day | |
| View workweek | |
| View week | |
| Save/send meeting request | |
| Join from meeting details | |
| Go to suggested time |
Debug1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Download diagnostic logs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Teams have on macOS?
Teams has 56 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 5 sections: General, Navigation, Messaging, Meeting and Calls, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Teams shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Search (⌘E), New Chat (⌘N), Toggle Mute (⇧⌘M), Toggle Video (⇧⌘O), Share Screen (⇧⌘E), Raise Hand (⇧⌘K). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Teams shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 56 Teams shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Teams keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Teams keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Teams shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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