Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts
This article is about Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts to mute or unmute; hang up and more actions. Be aware that these Teams shortcuts work best on the active window.
Also, if you hover over icons, and if those icons have Teams keyboard shortcuts, those shortcuts will be shown. Try it and see for yourself.
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts mute
Ctrl + Shift + M
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts unmute
Microsoft Teams unmute shortcut is shown below: (it toggles between mute and unmute)
Ctrl + Shift + M
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts reply
Alt+Shift+R
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts hang up
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts end call is shown below:
Ctrl + Shift + H
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts pdf
You can access the latest and current Teams keyboard shortcuts by using this Shortcut: (as shown in the image above)
CTRL +.
Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts not working
If you find that Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts not working do the following:
- Check the Shortcuts table below and ensure the Active Window supports the shortcut you’re using.
- Remember in mind these shortcuts are based on US Keyboard layout.
- Check for Updates
- You could clear the Microsoft Teams cache.
- If you change the order of the Vertical Tab on the Left-hand side, remember the numbers are counted with 1 at the top and count up downwards.
Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams on Windows desktop App or Web version app.
Many users find that using an external keyboard with keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on Windows helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen and are an essential alternative to using a mouse. This article itemizes the keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on Windows or the web app using a PC keyboard
Notes:
- The shortcuts in this topic refer to the US keyboard layout. Keys for other layouts might not correspond exactly to the keys on a US keyboard.
- A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
- A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.
- You can easily access the keyboard shortcuts list from within Microsoft Teams. Press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
General
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Show keyboard shortcuts | Ctrl+Period (.) | Ctrl+Period (.) |
| Go to Search | Ctrl+E | Ctrl+E |
| Show commands | Ctrl+Slash (/) | Ctrl+Slash (/) |
| Open filter | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Goto | Ctrl+G | Ctrl+Shift+G |
| Open apps flyout | Ctrl+Accent (`) | Ctrl+Accent (`) |
| Start a new chat | Ctrl+N | Left Alt+N |
| Open Settings | Ctrl+Comma (,) | Ctrl+Comma (,) |
| Open Help | F1 | Ctrl+F1 |
| Close | Esc | Esc |
| Zoom in | Ctrl+Equals sign ( = ) | No shortcut |
| Zoom out | Ctrl+Minus sign (-) | No shortcut |
| Reset zoom level | Ctrl+0 | No shortcut |
Show keyboard shortcuts
You can access the keyboard shortcuts directly from within the app in several ways. The methods below apply to both the Desktop and Web apps.
- Press Ctrl+Period (.).
- Press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
- Select the
(Settings and more) button in the upper-right corner of Microsoft Teams, and then select Keyboard shortcuts. - To navigate to the keyboard shortcuts with a screen reader, press the Tab key until you hear “Settings and more,” and press Enter. Press the Down arrow key until you hear “Keyboard shortcuts,” and press Enter.
Navigation
Note: If you’re using the default app bar configuration in the Microsoft Teams desktop app, use the commands in the table below. If you’ve changed the order of your apps or added additional apps, the command depends on the app’s sequential order on the app bar. For example, if you’ve moved Calendar to the top of the app bar, press Ctrl+1 to open it, not Ctrl+4. To view the keyboard shortcuts for your current configuration, press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Open Activity | Ctrl+1 | Ctrl+Shift+1 |
| Open Chat | Ctrl+2 | Ctrl+Shift+2 |
| Open Teams | Ctrl+3 | Ctrl+Shift+3 |
| Open Calendar | Ctrl+4 | Ctrl+Shift+4 |
| Open Calls | Ctrl+5 | Ctrl+Shift+5 |
| Open Files | Ctrl+6 | Ctrl+Shift+6 |
| Go to previous list item | Left Alt+Up arrow key | Left Alt+Up arrow key |
| Go to next list item | Left Alt+Down arrow key | Left Alt+Down arrow key |
| Move selected team up | Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow key | No shortcut |
| Move selected team down | Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow key | No shortcut |
| Open the History menu | Ctrl+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| Go to previous section | Ctrl+Shift+F6 | Ctrl+Shift+F6 |
| Go to next section | Ctrl+F6 | Ctrl+F6 |
Messaging
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Start a new conversation | Alt+Shift+C | Alt+Shift+C |
| Go to compose box | Alt+Shift+C | Alt+Shift+C |
| Expand compose box | Ctrl+Shift+X | Ctrl+Shift+X |
| Send (expanded compose box) | Ctrl+Enter | Ctrl+Enter |
| Start new line | Shift+Enter | Shift+Enter |
| Reply to a thread | Alt+Shift+R | Alt+Shift+R |
| Mark as important | Ctrl+Shift+I | Ctrl+Shift+I |
| Search current chat/channel messages | Ctrl+F | Ctrl+F |
Meetings and calls
Note: To use the temporarily unmute shortcut, first go to Settings > Privacy and make sure Keyboard shortcut to unmute is toggled on.
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Accept video call | Ctrl+Shift+A | Ctrl+Shift+A |
| Accept audio call | Ctrl+Shift+S | Ctrl+Shift+S |
| Decline call | Ctrl+Shift+D | Ctrl+Shift+D |
| Start audio call | Ctrl+Shift+C | Ctrl+Shift+C |
| Start video call | Ctrl+Shift+U | Ctrl+Shift+U |
| End audio call | Ctrl+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| End video call | Ctrl+Shift+H | No shortcut |
| Toggle mute | Ctrl+Shift+M | Ctrl+Shift+M |
| Temporarily unmute | Ctrl+Spacebar | No shortcut |
| Announce raised hands (screen reader) | Ctrl+Shift+L | Ctrl+Shift+L |
| Raise or lower your hand | Ctrl+Shift+K | Ctrl+Shift+K |
| Start screen share session | Ctrl+Shift+E | No shortcut |
| Toggle video | Ctrl+Shift+O | No shortcut |
| Filter current list | Ctrl+Shift+F | Ctrl+Shift+F |
| Go to sharing toolbar | Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar | Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar |
| Decline screen share | Ctrl+Shift+D | No shortcut |
| Accept screen share | Ctrl+Shift+A | No shortcut |
| Admit people from lobby notification | Ctrl+Shift+Y | No shortcut |
| Toggle background blur | Ctrl+Shift+P | No shortcut |
| Schedule a meeting | Alt+Shift+N | Alt+Shift+N |
| Go to current time | Alt+Period (.) | Alt+Period (.) |
| Go to previous day/week | Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key | Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key |
| Go to next day/week | Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key | Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key |
| View day | Ctrl+Alt+1 | Ctrl+Alt+1 |
| View workweek | Ctrl+Alt+2 | Ctrl+Alt+2 |
| View week | Ctrl+Alt+3 | Ctrl+Alt+3 |
| Save/send meeting request | Ctrl+S | Ctrl+S |
| Join from meeting details | Alt+Shift+J | Alt+Shift+J |
| Go to suggested time | Alt+Shift+S | Alt+Shift+S |
Debug
| To do this | In the Desktop app, press | In the Web app, press |
|---|---|---|
| Download diagnostic logs | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 | No shortcut |
Further Information including updates can be found at Microsoft
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