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Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts: The Essentials as a PDF

The Microsoft Teams shortcuts for chat, meetings and calls, from mute to raise hand, with Mac equivalents. From Microsoft's list, as a printable PDF.

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Contents

The Teams shortcuts you'll use every day: Ctrl + Shift + M to mute, Ctrl + E for search and Shift + Enter for a new line. All come from Microsoft's help page and apply to the desktop app.

General

  • Ctrl + . - Show keyboard shortcuts
  • Ctrl + E - Go to Search
  • Ctrl + N - Start a new chat
  • Ctrl + , - Open Settings
  • Ctrl + G - Go to a specific chat or channel

Messaging

  • Ctrl + J - Jump to last read or newest message
  • Ctrl + F - Find in current chat or channel
  • Alt + Shift + R - Reply to the last message
  • Shift + Esc - Mark all as read

Compose

  • Ctrl + Shift + X - Expand compose box
  • Ctrl + Enter - Send (expanded compose box)
  • Shift + Enter - Start new line
  • Alt + Shift + O - Attach file
  • Ctrl + B - Apply bold style
  • Ctrl + I - Apply italic style
  • Ctrl + U - Apply underline style
  • Ctrl + K - Insert link

Meetings and Calls

  • Alt + Shift + A - Start audio call
  • Alt + Shift + V - Start video call
  • Ctrl + Shift + H - End video call
  • Ctrl + Shift + M - Toggle mute
  • Ctrl + Shift + K - Raise or lower your hand
  • Ctrl + Shift + O - Toggle video
  • Ctrl + Shift + E - Toggle share content tray

Mac

  • Cmd + . - Show keyboard shortcuts
  • Cmd + E - Go to Search
  • Cmd + N - Start a new chat
  • Cmd + , - Open Settings
  • Cmd + G - Go to a specific chat or channel
  • Cmd + J - Jump to last read or newest message
  • Cmd + F - Find in current chat or channel
  • Shift + Cmd + R - Reply to the last message
  • Shift + Cmd + X - Expand compose box
  • Cmd + Return - Send (expanded compose box)

Pro tip

Start with the meeting shortcuts, because that is where every second counts: Ctrl + Shift + M and Ctrl + Shift + O.

FAQ

How do I mute myself in Teams?

Ctrl + Shift + M on Windows and Cmd + Shift + M on a Mac.

How do I see all Teams shortcuts?

Ctrl + . on Windows and Cmd + . on a Mac.

Do they work in the browser?

This list covers the desktop app. Microsoft lists partly different shortcuts for the web app.

Do they work on my keyboard?

Microsoft says the shortcuts refer to the US layout and that keys on other layouts may differ.

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