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 shortcutsMessaging
8 shortcuts
Expand compose box
CtrlShiftX
WindowsCtrlShiftXmacOS⌘ShiftXLinuxCtrlShiftX
Ctrl+Shift+X · Cmd+Shift+X
Mark as important
CtrlShiftI
WindowsCtrlShiftImacOS⌘ShiftILinuxCtrlShiftI
Ctrl+Shift+I · Cmd+Shift+I
React to message (emoji)
CtrlShiftE
WindowsCtrlShiftEmacOS⌘ShiftELinuxCtrlShiftE
Ctrl+Shift+E · Cmd+Shift+E
Reply to thread
R(whenhovering)
WindowsR(whenhovering)macOSR(whenhovering)LinuxR(whenhovering)
Calls & Meetings
10 shortcuts
Mute / unmute microphone
CtrlShiftM
WindowsCtrlShiftMmacOS⌘ShiftMLinuxCtrlShiftM
Ctrl+Shift+M · Cmd+Shift+M
Turn video on / off
CtrlShiftO
WindowsCtrlShiftOmacOS⌘ShiftOLinuxCtrlShiftO
Ctrl+Shift+O · Cmd+Shift+O
Accept video call
CtrlShiftA
WindowsCtrlShiftAmacOS⌘ShiftALinuxCtrlShiftA
Ctrl+Shift+A · Cmd+Shift+A
Accept audio call
CtrlShiftS
WindowsCtrlShiftSmacOS⌘ShiftSLinuxCtrlShiftS
Ctrl+Shift+S · Cmd+Shift+S
Raise / lower hand
CtrlShiftK
WindowsCtrlShiftKmacOS⌘ShiftKLinuxCtrlShiftK
Ctrl+Shift+K · Cmd+Shift+K
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.
Which operating systems are included for Microsoft Teams?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
