Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts
40+ Microsoft Teams shortcuts for meetings, chat, navigation, and calls. Mac and Windows reference.
Navigation
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Activity | |
| Open Chat | |
| Open Teams | |
| Open Calendar | |
| Open Calls | |
| Open Files | |
| Go to Search | |
| Show commands | |
| Open keyboard shortcuts | |
| Go to (jump to channel/chat) | |
| Move to next section |
Meetings
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle mute | |
| Toggle video | |
| Start screen share | |
| Accept call | |
| Decline call | |
| Toggle blur background | |
| Raise / lower hand | |
| Toggle raise hand | |
| Toggle participants pane | |
| Put call on hold |
Chat
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New chat | |
| Send message | |
| New line in message | |
| Expand compose box | |
| Reply to thread | |
| Bold text | |
| Italic text | |
| Underline text | |
| Filter messages | |
| Mark as unread |
Files
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attach file |
Accessibility
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move focus to next area | |
| Move focus to previous area | |
| Move to previous / next item in list | |
| Close or go back |
Calendar
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go to current time (calendar) | |
| Schedule a meeting |
Pro tips
Use /commands in Search
Type / in the search bar to see available commands: /available, /busy, /dnd, /away set your status. /call starts a call. /files shows recent files.
Background Blur in One Shortcut
Press Ctrl+Shift+B to instantly toggle background blur during a meeting - no need to open settings. Great for unexpected interruptions.
Pin and Pop-Out Chats
Right-click any chat to pin it to the top of your list. Pop-out chats into separate windows so you can multitask during meetings.
Loop Components for Collaboration
Type / in the compose box and select Loop components. Create tables, checklists, and notes that everyone can edit in real-time directly within the chat.
Schedule Send for Messages
Right-click the Send button to schedule messages for later. Respect colleagues' time zones by scheduling messages to arrive during their working hours.
Quiet Hours & Focus Time
Set Quiet Hours to mute notifications outside work hours. Use Viva Insights to schedule Focus Time blocks that auto-decline meetings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I mute myself in a Teams meeting?
Press Ctrl+Shift+M (Windows) or ⌘+⇧+M (Mac) to toggle mute. You can also click the microphone icon in the meeting controls bar.
Can I use Teams shortcuts in the web app?
Yes, most shortcuts work in the Teams web app too. Press Ctrl+. to see the full shortcut list for your platform. Some shortcuts may differ slightly between desktop and web.
How do I blur my background?
During a meeting, press Ctrl+Shift+B to toggle blur. Before joining, click 'Background filters' in the pre-join screen to choose blur or a custom image.
How do I search for messages in Teams?
Press Ctrl+E to focus the search bar, then type your query. Use filters like 'from:' to narrow results. Press Ctrl+Shift+F to filter within a conversation.
Can I customize Teams keyboard shortcuts?
Currently, Teams doesn't allow customizing shortcuts. However, you can see all available shortcuts by pressing Ctrl+. (period) within the app.
How do I raise my hand in a meeting?
Press Ctrl+Shift+K to raise or lower your hand. This adds a hand icon to your video tile and places you in the raised-hand queue visible to the meeting organizer.
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