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Teams keyboard shortcuts

In Teams, the right shortcut at the right moment matters most in meetings, when fumbling for the mute button is the last thing you want. These shortcuts also make chat and navigation dramatically faster.

50 shortcuts 13 essentials Updated October 2026
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Here are 50 Microsoft Teams shortcuts for navigation, chat, composing messages, meetings and calls.

Ctrl+.orAlt+/

Show keyboard shortcuts

Ctrl+E

Go to Search

Ctrl+N

Start a new chat

Ctrl+F

Find in the current chat or channel

Ctrl+Enter

Send from the expanded compose box

Shift+Enter

Start a new line

Ctrl+Shift+M

Toggle mute in a meeting or call

Ctrl+Shift+A

Accept an incoming video call

Basics

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+.orAlt+/Show keyboard shortcutsEssential
Ctrl+CommaOpen SettingsTime-saver
F1Open HelpTime-saver
EscClose the current dialog or panelEssential

Find

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+Shift+FOpen filterTime-saver
Ctrl+FFind in the current chat or channelEssential

Chat

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+NStart a new chatEssential
Ctrl+Shift+NStart a chat in a new windowTime-saver
Ctrl+OOpen an existing conversation in a new windowTime-saver
Alt+Shift+RReply to the last messageTime-saver
Ctrl+JJump to the last read or newest messageTime-saver
Shift+EscMark all messages as readTime-saver
Ctrl+Alt+RReact to the last messageTime-saver
Ctrl+Alt+USee all unread chatsTime-saver

Navigate

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+GGo to a specific chat or channelTime-saver
Ctrl+1Open the first app on the app barTime-saver
Ctrl+2Open the second app on the app barTime-saver
Ctrl+LMove focus to the chat or channel listTime-saver
Ctrl+MMove focus to the message paneTime-saver
Ctrl+3Open the third app on the app barTime-saver
Ctrl+4Open the fourth app on the app barTime-saver
Ctrl+5Open the fifth app on the app barTime-saver
Ctrl+6Open the sixth app on the app barTime-saver
TabMove to the next elementEssential
Shift+TabMove to the previous elementEssential
Alt+Left arrowGo backTime-saver

Compose

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+RGo to the compose boxTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+XExpand the compose boxTime-saver
Ctrl+EnterSend from the expanded compose boxEssential
Shift+EnterStart a new lineEssential
Alt+Shift+OAttach a fileTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+BInsert a code blockPower user
Ctrl+BApply bold formattingEssential
Ctrl+Shift+IMark a message as importantTime-saver

Meetings

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+Shift+MToggle mute in a meeting or callEssential
Ctrl+SpacebarTemporarily unmuteTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+OToggle videoTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+KRaise or lower your handPower user
Ctrl+Shift+AAccept an incoming video callEssential
Ctrl+Shift+EOpen the share content tray in a meetingTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+SAccept an incoming audio callTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+HHang up the current callEssential
Ctrl+Shift+DDecline an incoming callTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+UToggle the speaker on or offPower user
Ctrl+Shift+YAdmit people from the lobby notificationTime-saver
Alt+Shift+VStart a video callTime-saver

View

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+EqualZoom in on the Teams appTime-saver
Ctrl+MinusZoom out on the Teams appTime-saver
Ctrl+0Reset the Teams zoom levelTime-saver

Pro tip: Press Ctrl+. (full stop) inside Teams to open the full list of keyboard shortcuts for the version you're using.

Teams how-to guides

Step-by-step answers to common Teams questions.

Ctrl+Shift+MHow to mute and unmute in Microsoft Teams Ctrl+Shift+KHow to raise your hand in Microsoft Teams Alt+Shift+VHow to start a video call in Microsoft Teams Ctrl+Shift+EHow to share your screen in Microsoft Teams Ctrl+EHow to search in Microsoft Teams Shift+EnterHow to start a new line in a Teams chat without sending

Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful Teams shortcuts?

Start with these essentials: Ctrl+. / Alt+/ (show keyboard shortcuts); Ctrl+E (go to Search); Ctrl+N (start a new chat); Ctrl+F (find in the current chat or channel); Ctrl+Enter (send from the expanded compose box).

How do I mute myself in Teams with the keyboard?

Press Ctrl+Shift+M to mute or unmute during a meeting. Ctrl+Shift+O turns your camera on or off.

How do I raise my hand in a Teams meeting?

Press Ctrl+Shift+K to raise or lower your hand.

Do these Teams shortcuts work on a Mac?

This list shows Windows shortcuts. On a Mac, Ctrl is usually replaced by Cmd and Alt by Option, though some shortcuts differ. On our homepage you can switch the keyboard layout to Mac to see the Mac versions.

Can I print this Teams cheat sheet?

Yes. Use the Print cheat sheet button at the top of this page to print a compact version, or save it as a PDF. It's free to share with your team.

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