Cheat sheet guide
Microsoft Teams shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 31 searchable Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Navigation, Messaging, Calls & Meetings, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Go to ActivityCtrl1
- New chatCtrlN
- Mute / unmute microphoneCtrlShiftM
- Go to ChatCtrl2
- Go to TeamsCtrl3
- Go to CalendarCtrl4
Navigation
13 shortcuts
Go to Activity
Ctrl1
WinCtrl1Mac⌘1LinuxCtrl1
Go to Chat
Ctrl2
WinCtrl2Mac⌘2LinuxCtrl2
Go to Teams
Ctrl3
WinCtrl3Mac⌘3LinuxCtrl3
Go to Calendar
Ctrl4
WinCtrl4Mac⌘4LinuxCtrl4
Go to Calls
Ctrl5
WinCtrl5Mac⌘5LinuxCtrl5
Go to Files
Ctrl6
WinCtrl6Mac⌘6LinuxCtrl6
Search
CtrlE
WinCtrlEMac⌘ELinuxCtrlE
Open Settings
Ctrl,
WinCtrl,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl,
Show keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl.
WinCtrl.Mac⌘.LinuxCtrl.
Go back
AltLeft
WinAltLeftMac⌘[LinuxAltLeft
Go forward
AltRight
WinAltRightMac⌘]LinuxAltRight
Zoom in
Ctrl=
WinCtrl=Mac⌘=LinuxCtrl=
Zoom out
Ctrl-
WinCtrl-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl-
Messaging
8 shortcuts
New chat
CtrlN
WinCtrlNMac⌘NLinuxCtrlN
Send message
CtrlEnter
WinCtrlEnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrlEnter
New line in message
ShiftEnter
WinShiftEnterMacShiftEnterLinuxShiftEnter
Expand compose box
CtrlShiftX
WinCtrlShiftXMac⌘ShiftXLinuxCtrlShiftX
Attach file
CtrlO
WinCtrlOMac⌘OLinuxCtrlO
Mark as important
CtrlShiftI
WinCtrlShiftIMac⌘ShiftILinuxCtrlShiftI
React to message (emoji)
CtrlShiftE
WinCtrlShiftEMac⌘ShiftELinuxCtrlShiftE
Reply to thread
R(whenhovering)
WinR(whenhovering)MacR(whenhovering)LinuxR(whenhovering)
Calls & Meetings
10 shortcuts
Mute / unmute microphone
CtrlShiftM
WinCtrlShiftMMac⌘ShiftMLinuxCtrlShiftM
Turn video on / off
CtrlShiftO
WinCtrlShiftOMac⌘ShiftOLinuxCtrlShiftO
Accept video call
CtrlShiftA
WinCtrlShiftAMac⌘ShiftALinuxCtrlShiftA
Accept audio call
CtrlShiftS
WinCtrlShiftSMac⌘ShiftSLinuxCtrlShiftS
Decline call
CtrlShiftD
WinCtrlShiftDMac⌘ShiftDLinuxCtrlShiftD
End call
CtrlShiftH
WinCtrlShiftHMac⌘ShiftHLinuxCtrlShiftH
Share screen
CtrlShiftE
WinCtrlShiftEMac⌘ShiftELinuxCtrlShiftE
Raise / lower hand
CtrlShiftK
WinCtrlShiftKMac⌘ShiftKLinuxCtrlShiftK
Toggle spotlight
CtrlShiftO
WinCtrlShiftOMac⌘ShiftOLinuxCtrlShiftO
Push to talk (hold)
CtrlSpace
WinCtrlSpaceMac⌥SpaceLinuxCtrlSpace
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Microsoft Teams shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as go to activity.
Can I print this Microsoft Teams shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Go to Activity is Ctrl+1 on Windows and ⌘1 on macOS where available.
