Microsoft Teams HotKeys

Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration platform used by millions of teams worldwide. To make your workflow faster and more efficient, Microsoft Teams offers a range of shortcut keys.

Microsoft Teams Windows Shortcut Keys

General

Shortcut Action
Ctrl . Show keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl E Go to search
Ctrl / Show commands
Ctrl G Goto
Ctrl N Start new chat
Ctrl , Open settings
F1 Open help
Esc Close
Ctrl = Zoom in
Ctrl - Zoom out
Ctrl 0 Return to default zoom

Navigation

Shortcut Action
Ctrl 1 Open activity
Ctrl 2 Open chat
Ctrl 3 Open teams
Ctrl 4 Open calendar
Ctrl 5 Open calls
Ctrl 6 Open files
Alt Up Go to previous list item
Alt Down Go to next list item
Ctrl Shift Up Move selected team up
Ctrl Shift Down Move selected team down
Ctrl Shift F6 Go to the previous section
Ctrl F6 Go to the next section

Messaging

Shortcut Action
Alt Shift C Go to compose box
Ctrl Shift X Expand compose box
Ctrl Enter Send, in the expanded compose box
Ctrl O Attach a file
Shift Enter Start a new line
Alt Shift R Reply to thread

Meetings and Calls

Shortcut Action
Ctrl Shift A Accept video call
Ctrl Shift S Accept audio call
Ctrl Shift D Decline call
Ctrl Shift C Start audio call
Ctrl Shift U Start video call
Ctrl Shift M Toggle mute
Ctrl Shift O Toggle video
Ctrl Shift F Toggle fullscreen
Ctrl Shift Space Go to sharing toolbar

Microsoft Teams MacOS Shortcut Keys

Navigation

Shortcut Key Function Description
Command+1 Go to Activity feed
Command+2 Open Chat
Command+3 Navigate to Teams
Command+4 Open Calendar
Command+5 Open Calls
Command+6 Open Files
Control+Option+G Open the Go to search bar
Command+Shift+L Toggle background blur in a meeting
Command+Shift+T Open Teams keyboard shortcuts

Messaging

Shortcut Key Function Description
Command+N Start a new chat
Command+Shift+M Mute or unmute your microphone
Command+Shift+O Turn camera on or off
Command+Enter Send a message
Command+Shift+X Expand compose box
Command+Shift+C Mark message as important
Command+Shift+K Start a call in the chat
Command+K Open the global command bar
Command+Shift+F Search within chat

Meetings

Shortcut Key Function Description
Command+Shift+B Start a call
Command+Shift+S Share your screen
Command+Shift+E End a call
Command+Shift+U Raise or lower your hand
Command+Shift+R Start or stop recording
Command+Option+P Pin a participant in a meeting
Command+Shift+H Hide meeting controls
Command+Option+Y Toggle meeting stage view
Command+Shift+G Open gallery view

File and Media Management

Shortcut Key Function Description
Command+Shift+U Open file upload menu
Command+Option+I Toggle inline video in chat
Command+Shift+D Download attached file
Command+Option+C Copy link to shared file
Command+Option+T Open recently shared files

Miscellaneous

Shortcut Key Function Description
Command+Shift+A Accept a call
Command+Shift+D Decline a call
Command+Shift+W Close current window
Command+Option+M Toggle meeting focus mode
Command+Shift+Q Sign out of Microsoft Teams
Command+H Hide Microsoft Teams
Command+Option+H Hide other applications
Command+Q Quit Microsoft Teams

About Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and communicate effectively. It integrates chats, calls, file sharing, and meetings into a single platform.

Microsoft Teams Official Information

Microsoft Teams Shortcut Keys FAQs

  1. What are the most used shortcuts in Microsoft Teams?
    Common shortcuts include Ctrl+1 (Windows) or Command+1 (Mac) to navigate to the Activity feed.

  2. How can I mute my microphone using a shortcut?
    Use Ctrl+Shift+M on Windows or Command+Shift+M on Mac.

  3. Is there a shortcut to start a new chat?
    Yes, press Ctrl+N on Windows or Command+N on Mac.

  4. Can I share my screen with a shortcut?
    Yes, use Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows or Command+Shift+S on Mac.

  5. Are there shortcuts for navigation between Teams features?
    Yes, shortcuts like Ctrl+3 (Windows) or Command+3 (Mac) take you directly to Teams.

  6. Can I customize shortcut keys in Microsoft Teams?
    No, shortcut keys in Microsoft Teams are not customizable as of now.

  7. What should I do if shortcuts stop working?
    Restart the app or check for updates to ensure compatibility.

Conclusion

Mastering Microsoft Teams shortcut keys can significantly improve your efficiency and productivity. Refer to this guide whenever you need a quick overview or are exploring new features.

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