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.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
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- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Navigation
13 shortcuts
Go to Activity
Ctrl+1
WinCtrl+1Mac⌘1LinuxCtrl+1
Go to Chat
Ctrl+2
WinCtrl+2Mac⌘2LinuxCtrl+2
Go to Teams
Ctrl+3
WinCtrl+3Mac⌘3LinuxCtrl+3
Go to Calendar
Ctrl+4
WinCtrl+4Mac⌘4LinuxCtrl+4
Go to Calls
Ctrl+5
WinCtrl+5Mac⌘5LinuxCtrl+5
Go to Files
Ctrl+6
WinCtrl+6Mac⌘6LinuxCtrl+6
Search
Ctrl+E
WinCtrl+EMac⌘ELinuxCtrl+E
Open Settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Show keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl+.
WinCtrl+.Mac⌘.LinuxCtrl+.
Go back
Alt+Left
WinAlt+LeftMac⌘[LinuxAlt+Left
Go forward
Alt+Right
WinAlt+RightMac⌘]LinuxAlt+Right
Zoom in
Ctrl+=
WinCtrl+=Mac⌘=LinuxCtrl+=
Zoom out
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl+-
Messaging
8 shortcuts
New chat
Ctrl+N
WinCtrl+NMac⌘NLinuxCtrl+N
Send message
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrl+Enter
New line in message
Shift+Enter
WinShift+EnterMacShift+EnterLinuxShift+Enter
Expand compose box
Ctrl+Shift+X
WinCtrl+Shift+XMac⌘Shift+XLinuxCtrl+Shift+X
Attach file
Ctrl+O
WinCtrl+OMac⌘OLinuxCtrl+O
Mark as important
Ctrl+Shift+I
WinCtrl+Shift+IMac⌘Shift+ILinuxCtrl+Shift+I
React to message (emoji)
Ctrl+Shift+E
WinCtrl+Shift+EMac⌘Shift+ELinuxCtrl+Shift+E
Reply to thread
R(whenhovering)
WinR(whenhovering)MacR(whenhovering)LinuxR(whenhovering)
Calls & Meetings
10 shortcuts
Mute / unmute microphone
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘Shift+MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Turn video on / off
Ctrl+Shift+O
WinCtrl+Shift+OMac⌘Shift+OLinuxCtrl+Shift+O
Accept video call
Ctrl+Shift+A
WinCtrl+Shift+AMac⌘Shift+ALinuxCtrl+Shift+A
Accept audio call
Ctrl+Shift+S
WinCtrl+Shift+SMac⌘Shift+SLinuxCtrl+Shift+S
Decline call
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+DMac⌘Shift+DLinuxCtrl+Shift+D
End call
Ctrl+Shift+H
WinCtrl+Shift+HMac⌘Shift+HLinuxCtrl+Shift+H
Share screen
Ctrl+Shift+E
WinCtrl+Shift+EMac⌘Shift+ELinuxCtrl+Shift+E
Raise / lower hand
Ctrl+Shift+K
WinCtrl+Shift+KMac⌘Shift+KLinuxCtrl+Shift+K
Toggle spotlight
Ctrl+Shift+O
WinCtrl+Shift+OMac⌘Shift+OLinuxCtrl+Shift+O
Push to talk (hold)
Ctrl+Space
WinCtrl+SpaceMac⌥SpaceLinuxCtrl+Space
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.
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