Teams shortcuts
- 133 shortcuts
- 6 sections
- Communication
- Also on: macOS
- Verified against official docs
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The Navigation section opens Activity, Chat, Teams and Calendar with the first four number keys and one modifier. Messaging has New Chat and the text formatting. Meetings has the controls for a call, such as Toggle Mute, Toggle Video and Share Screen.
Start with these
- Search
- New Chat
- Chat
- Toggle Mute
- Toggle Video
- Share Screen
Tips for Teams
- New Line ShiftEnter starts a new line in the message without sending it.
- The Meetings shortcuts use the same modifiers, so only the letter changes.
Messaging25
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Chat | |
| New Line | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Collapse All Conversational Folders | |
| Mark All as Read | |
| Jump to Last Read or Newest Message | |
| Find in Current Chat or Channel | |
| Open 1st Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 2nd Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 3rd Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 4th Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 5th Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 6th Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 7th Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 8th Tab on Chat Header | |
| Open 9th Tab on Chat Header | |
| Toggle Details Pane | |
| Reply to Last Message | |
| React to Last Message | |
| See All Unread Chats | |
| See All Chat Conversations | |
| See All Channel Conversations | |
| See All Meeting Chats | |
| Clear All Filters |
Meetings31
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Mute | |
| Toggle Video | |
| Share Screen | |
| Raise Hand | |
| Accept Call | |
| Accept Video Call or Screen Share | |
| Accept an Audio Call | |
| Decline Call or Screen Share | |
| Start an Audio Call | |
| Start a Video Call | |
| Toggle Full Screen | |
| Zoom In Shared Content | |
| Zoom Out Shared Content | |
| Reset Zoom for Shared Content | |
| End Audio or Video Call | |
| Toggle Speaker | |
| Temporarily Unmute | |
| Announce Raised Hands with Screen Reader | |
| Go to the Sharing Toolbar | |
| Admit People from the Lobby Notification | |
| Schedule Meeting | |
| Move Focus to Toolbar in an Edit Field | |
| Save or Send Meeting Request | |
| Join from the Meeting Details | |
| Go to the Suggested Time | |
| Join from Meeting Started Toast | |
| Open Meeting Chat from Meeting Notification | |
| Pan Shared Content Up | |
| Pan Shared Content Down | |
| Pan Shared Content Left | |
| Pan Shared Content Right |
General17
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open the Filter | |
| Start Chat in New Window | |
| Open Settings | |
| Open Help | |
| Close | |
| Increase Zoom Level | |
| Decrease Zoom Level | |
| Reset the Zoom Level | |
| Report a Problem | |
| Go to Specific Chat or Channel | |
| Move Focus to Pane Divider | |
| Return Pane to Default Width | |
| Pin Window on Top | |
| Open Existing Conversation in New Window | |
| Mark All Activity as Read | |
| Filter Activity to @ Mentions | |
| Download the Diagnostic Logs |
Compose16
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Expand the Compose Box | |
| Send from Expanded Compose Box | |
| Paragraph Style | |
| Insert Block Quote | |
| Attach a File | |
| Apply Heading 1 Style | |
| Apply Heading 2 Style | |
| Apply Heading 3 Style | |
| Underline | |
| Strikethrough | |
| Mark Message as Important | |
| Rewrite with Copilot | |
| Open Video Recorder | |
| Insert Link | |
| Insert Inline Code | |
| Insert Code |
Calendar22
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Selected Item | |
| Delete Selected Item | |
| Open Day View | |
| Open Work Week View | |
| Open Week View | |
| Open Month View | |
| Open Agenda in Month View | |
| Go to Previous Time Period | |
| Go to Next Time Period | |
| Go to Next Week | |
| Go to Previous Week | |
| Go to Next Month | |
| Go to Previous Month | |
| Open or Collapse Left Pane | |
| Move to Next Event or Area in Current View | |
| Move to Previous Event or Area in Current View | |
| Print Calendar | |
| Show Help | |
| Forward an Event | |
| Reply to Meeting | |
| Undo Action | |
| Create Meeting Request |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Teams have on Windows?
Teams has 133 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 6 sections: Navigation, Messaging, Meetings, General, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Teams shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Search (Ctrl+E), New Chat (Ctrl+N), Chat (Ctrl+2), Toggle Mute (Ctrl+Shift+M), Toggle Video (Ctrl+Shift+O), Share Screen (Ctrl+Shift+E). 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 133 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 Windows keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.
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