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Microsoft Teams is great until you’re three clicks deep just to find a chat you were looking at 30 seconds ago.<\/p>\n

That’s where keyboard shortcuts come in.<\/p>\n

The right Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts<\/strong> can help you jump between chats, search for messages, start meetings, format replies, mute yourself, and get around Teams without constantly reaching for the mouse.<\/p>\n

And no, you don’t need to memorize 100+ shortcuts. That’s how you end up staring into the void wondering why Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 7<\/code> is burned into your brain.<\/p>\n

This guide covers the most useful Microsoft Teams shortcuts for Windows, Mac, and the Teams web app<\/strong>, plus the shortcuts worth learning first, the ones that differ between desktop and web, and a few handy Teams features you might have missed.<\/p>\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts are quick key combinations that help you navigate Teams, search chats, send messages, manage calls, and control meetings without using your mouse. On Windows, press Ctrl + .<\/code> to see all available shortcuts; on Mac, press Command + .<\/code>. Some shortcuts differ between the Teams desktop and web apps.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Last updated: July 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 15 Microsoft Teams shortcuts worth learning first<\/h2>\n

Let’s start with the shortcuts you’ll actually use.<\/p>\n

You could memorize the entire list below, but realistically, these are the ones worth putting into muscle memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What you want to do<\/th>\nWindows desktop<\/th>\nTeams web<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
See all shortcuts<\/td>\nCtrl + .<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + .<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Search Teams<\/td>\nCtrl + E<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + E<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to a chat or channel<\/td>\nCtrl + G<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + G<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start a new chat<\/td>\nCtrl + N<\/strong><\/td>\nAlt + N<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Find something in the current chat<\/td>\nCtrl + F<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + F<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Settings<\/td>\nCtrl + ,<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + ,<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open filter<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + F<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + F<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to the compose box<\/td>\nCtrl + R<\/strong><\/td>\nAlt + Shift + R<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expand the compose box<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + X<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + X<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attach a file<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + O<\/strong><\/td>\nAlt + Shift + O<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Send an expanded message<\/td>\nCtrl + Enter<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Enter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mute\/unmute<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + M<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + M<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toggle camera<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + O<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raise\/lower your hand<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + K<\/strong><\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + K<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schedule a meeting<\/td>\nAlt + N<\/strong><\/td>\nAlt + N<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The ones we’d learn first:<\/strong> Search, Go to, New Chat, Find, Mute, and Show Shortcuts.<\/p>\n

Once those are second nature, everything else gets easier.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts for Windows<\/h2>\n

Let’s get into the full list.<\/p>\n

General Teams shortcuts<\/h3>\n

These cover the everyday stuff: searching, settings, opening chats, and getting around the interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nDesktop<\/th>\nWeb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Show keyboard shortcuts<\/td>\nCtrl + .<\/td>\nCtrl + .<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Search<\/td>\nCtrl + E<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open filter<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + F<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start a new chat<\/td>\nCtrl + N<\/td>\nAlt + N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start a chat in a new window<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + N<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Settings<\/td>\nCtrl + ,<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + ,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Help<\/td>\nF1<\/td>\nCtrl + F1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Close<\/td>\nEsc<\/td>\nEsc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zoom in<\/td>\nCtrl + =<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zoom out<\/td>\nCtrl + –<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reset zoom<\/td>\nCtrl + 0<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to a specific chat or channel<\/td>\nCtrl + G<\/td>\nCtrl + G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open an existing conversation<\/td>\nCtrl + O<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Show commands<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + \/<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + \/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

One shortcut deserves special attention.<\/p>\n

The fastest way to find a chat in Teams<\/h3>\n

Press Ctrl + G<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Type the name of the person, team, channel, or conversation you’re looking for, then select it.<\/p>\n

That’s it.<\/p>\n

No sidebar archaeology required.<\/p>\n

This is especially useful if your Teams sidebar currently contains approximately 84 conversations, 17 channels, and at least one chat called “New New Final Final.”<\/p>\n

Teams navigation shortcuts<\/h2>\n

The more apps and conversations you have in Teams, the more useful navigation shortcuts become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nDesktop<\/th>\nWeb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Open first app on app bar<\/td>\nCtrl + 1<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open second app<\/td>\nCtrl + 2<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open third app<\/td>\nCtrl + 3<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open fourth app<\/td>\nCtrl + 4<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open fifth app<\/td>\nCtrl + 5<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open sixth app<\/td>\nCtrl + 6<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open seventh app<\/td>\nCtrl + 7<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open eighth app<\/td>\nCtrl + 8<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open ninth app<\/td>\nCtrl + 9<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Move to chat\/channel list<\/td>\nCtrl + L<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Move to message pane<\/td>\nCtrl + M<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to compose box<\/td>\nCtrl + R<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go back<\/td>\nAlt + Left Arrow<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go forward<\/td>\nAlt + Right Arrow<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Your app-bar shortcuts depend on the order of your apps, so Ctrl + 1<\/code> isn’t guaranteed to open the same thing for everyone. That’s one of those little Teams details that makes more sense once you know it’s there.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Teams chat and messaging shortcuts<\/h2>\n

This is where keyboard shortcuts start paying rent.<\/p>\n

If you spend a large part of your day replying to messages, jumping into channels, and trying to find the one thing someone said “last Tuesday,” these are worth learning.<\/p>\n

Find and manage messages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nDesktop<\/th>\nWeb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Find in current chat or channel<\/td>\nCtrl + F<\/td>\nCtrl + F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark all as read<\/td>\nShift + Esc<\/td>\nShift + Esc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jump to newest\/unread message<\/td>\nCtrl + J<\/td>\nAlt + J<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reply to the last message<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + R<\/td>\nAlt + R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
React to the last message<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + R<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
See unread chats<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + U<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
See all chats<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + C<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
See channel conversations<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + A<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
See meeting chats<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + B<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clear filters<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + Z<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + Z<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Writing messages faster<\/h3>\n

Once you’re in the compose box, you can do quite a bit without touching the formatting toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nDesktop<\/th>\nWeb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Expand compose box<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + X<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Send expanded message<\/td>\nCtrl + Enter<\/td>\nCtrl + Enter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start a new line<\/td>\nShift + Enter<\/td>\nShift + Enter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attach a file<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + O<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + O<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark message as important<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + I<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insert a link<\/td>\nCtrl + K<\/td>\nCtrl + K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bold<\/td>\nCtrl + B<\/td>\nCtrl + B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Italic<\/td>\nCtrl + I<\/td>\nCtrl + I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Underline<\/td>\nCtrl + U<\/td>\nCtrl + U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insert block quote<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + 4<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A tiny Teams trick that saves more time than it should<\/h3>\n

Need a properly formatted message instead of a three-word reply that accidentally sounds angry?<\/p>\n

Press Ctrl + Shift + X<\/strong> to expand the compose box.<\/p>\n

That gives you access to the fuller formatting experience without hunting around for the formatting button.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Teams shortcuts for calls and meetings<\/h2>\n

Meetings are where keyboard shortcuts can save you from the classic:<\/p>\n

“You’re on mute.”<\/p>\n

Followed by:<\/p>\n

“Sorry, I was on mute.”<\/p>\n

Followed by:<\/p>\n

“Okay, can you hear me now?”<\/p>\n

Learn these once and save yourself the ritual.<\/p>\n

Call and meeting controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nDesktop<\/th>\nWeb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Accept video call<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + A<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accept audio call<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + S<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decline call<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + D<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start audio call<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + A<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start video call<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + V<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
End call<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + H<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + H<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mute\/unmute<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + M<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temporarily unmute<\/td>\nCtrl + Spacebar<\/td>\nCtrl + Spacebar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raise\/lower hand<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + K<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toggle video<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + O<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open sharing toolbar<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + Spacebar<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + Spacebar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start screen sharing<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + E<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accept screen share<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + A<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decline screen share<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + D<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit someone from lobby<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + Y<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What’s the Microsoft Teams mute shortcut?<\/h3>\n

The Teams mute shortcut is:<\/p>\n

Ctrl + Shift + M<\/strong><\/p>\n

Press it once to mute yourself. Press it again to unmute.<\/p>\n

For temporary unmute, Teams also supports Ctrl + Spacebar<\/strong> when that feature is enabled in your settings. Honestly, memorize this one first. Your coworkers will thank you.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Teams calendar shortcuts<\/h2>\n

Teams isn’t just a messaging app. Once your calendar is packed with meetings, these shortcuts can make navigating it a little less painful.<\/p>\n

Calendar views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nShortcut<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Day view<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work week<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Week view<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Month view<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Month agenda<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Previous period<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + Left Arrow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Next period<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + Right Arrow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to today<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Calendar actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nShortcut<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Open selected event<\/td>\nEnter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delete selected event<\/td>\nDelete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Save appointment<\/td>\nCtrl + S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Send meeting<\/td>\nCtrl + Enter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create meeting request<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You may not use these every day, but when you need them, they beat clicking around for five minutes looking for the right calendar view.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts on Mac<\/h2>\n

Using Teams on a Mac?<\/p>\n

Same idea. Different keys.<\/p>\n

A lot of Windows shortcuts move from Ctrl<\/strong> to Command<\/strong>, but not everything is a straight swap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nMac<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Show all shortcuts<\/td>\nCommand + .<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Search Teams<\/td>\nCommand + E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open filter<\/td>\nCommand + Shift + F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start a new chat<\/td>\nCommand + N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Settings<\/td>\nCommand + ,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to a chat or channel<\/td>\nCommand + G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Find in current chat<\/td>\nCommand + F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to compose box<\/td>\nCommand + R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expand compose box<\/td>\nCommand + Shift + X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Send expanded message<\/td>\nCommand + Enter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start a new line<\/td>\nShift + Enter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bold<\/td>\nCommand + B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Italic<\/td>\nCommand + I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Underline<\/td>\nCommand + U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Using Teams in a browser on Mac?<\/h3>\n

This is where things get a little more interesting.<\/p>\n

The browser version can use a different combination again, so don’t assume your Windows cheat sheet\u2014or even the Mac desktop shortcuts\u2014will work exactly the same way.<\/p>\n

That’s why the built-in shortcut panel is your friend.<\/p>\n

Teams desktop vs. web: what’s actually different?<\/h2>\n

This trips people up all the time.<\/p>\n

A Teams shortcut can be completely correct and still not work because you’re using the wrong version of Teams.<\/p>\n

Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Action<\/th>\nDesktop<\/th>\nWeb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Search<\/td>\nCtrl + E<\/td>\nCtrl + Alt + E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New chat<\/td>\nCtrl + N<\/td>\nAlt + N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Settings<\/td>\nCtrl + ,<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + ,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accept audio call<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + S<\/td>\nAlt + Shift + S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toggle video<\/td>\nCtrl + Shift + O<\/td>\nNo shortcut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

So before deciding that Teams has broken a shortcut, check whether you’re using the desktop app or the browser version.<\/p>\n

Microsoft’s current shortcut documentation separates these experiences because the available mappings aren’t always the same.<\/p>\n

How do I see all Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts?<\/h2>\n

You don’t have to memorize this page.<\/p>\n

In fact, please don’t.<\/p>\n

Press:<\/p>\n

Windows:<\/strong> Ctrl + .<\/code>
\nMac:<\/strong> Command + .<\/code><\/p>\n

Teams will open its keyboard shortcut panel.<\/p>\n

You can also find it through Settings and more \u2192 Keyboard shortcuts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is useful because Microsoft updates Teams regularly, and your shortcut list can also be affected by the app version and customization settings.<\/p>\n

Can you customize Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts?<\/h2>\n

Yes.<\/p>\n

Teams now supports customizable shortcuts, and it also lets users switch shortcut layouts.<\/p>\n

That’s particularly useful if you’ve spent years using another collaboration tool and your fingers have already decided what they want to do.<\/p>\n

Switching from Slack to Teams?<\/h3>\n

You don’t necessarily have to relearn everything.<\/p>\n

Teams supports shortcut layouts based on tools including Slack and Zoom<\/strong>, so your muscle memory doesn’t have to go completely out the window.<\/p>\n

And when you’re ready to compare the two, check out our guide to Slack keyboard shortcuts<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A faster Teams workflow goes beyond keyboard shortcuts<\/h2>\n

Keyboard shortcuts solve one problem: they make Teams faster to navigate.<\/p>\n

But there’s a bigger productivity win when the work you already do every day lives inside Teams too.<\/p>\n

For example, instead of sending people somewhere else to handle attendance and time, you can keep that workflow in the same place they already use for work.<\/p>\n

Our guide to Microsoft Teams time tracking<\/a><\/strong> walks through how teams can handle time tracking without constantly jumping between tools.<\/p>\n

And if you’re building out your Teams workspace, take a look at the best Microsoft Teams apps<\/a><\/strong> for more ways to extend what Teams can do.<\/p>\n

Make Teams your work hub<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s something slightly ridiculous about doing your entire workday in Teams, then opening three other tabs just to handle basic workforce tasks.<\/p>\n

AttendanceBot brings attendance, time tracking, PTO, timesheets, and workforce workflows into Microsoft Teams<\/strong>, so employees can handle routine tasks without leaving the workspace they already use.<\/p>\n

See how AttendanceBot works with Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/p>\n

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Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts FAQ<\/h2>\n

What is the shortcut to see all Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts?<\/h3>\n

Press Ctrl + .<\/strong> on Windows or Command + .<\/strong> on Mac to open the keyboard shortcut panel.<\/p>\n

What is the Microsoft Teams shortcut for Search?<\/h3>\n

Press Ctrl + E<\/strong> on the Windows desktop app. On Teams web, use Ctrl + Alt + E<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is the Microsoft Teams mute shortcut?<\/h3>\n

Press Ctrl + Shift + M<\/strong> during a meeting.<\/p>\n

What is the shortcut for a new Teams chat?<\/h3>\n

Press Ctrl + N<\/strong> on Windows desktop or Command + N<\/strong> on Mac.<\/p>\n

Can I use Teams keyboard shortcuts on a Mac?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Teams has a dedicated Mac shortcut set. Some browser shortcuts differ from the native Mac app.<\/p>\n

Why isn’t my Teams keyboard shortcut working?<\/h3>\n

First check whether you’re using desktop or web Teams. Some shortcuts are different between the two. Then open the Teams shortcut panel with Ctrl + .<\/strong> or Command + .<\/strong> to see the shortcuts available for your setup.<\/p>\n

The Teams shortcuts to actually remember<\/h2>\n

You really don’t need to memorize this entire page.<\/p>\n

Start with these seven:<\/p>\n

Search:<\/strong> Ctrl + E
\nGo to:<\/strong> Ctrl + G
\nNew chat:<\/strong> Ctrl + N
\nFind:<\/strong> Ctrl + F
\nCompose:<\/strong> Ctrl + R
\nMute:<\/strong> Ctrl + Shift + M
\nAll shortcuts:<\/strong> Ctrl + .<\/p>\n

That’s enough to make you look suspiciously fast in your next Teams call.<\/p>\n

And when you forget the rest?<\/p>\n

Ctrl + .<\/strong><\/p>\n

Problem solved.<\/p>\n

Make Teams do more without more tabs<\/h3>\n

AttendanceBot keeps attendance, time tracking, PTO, timesheets, and workforce workflows inside Microsoft Teams.<\/p>\n

Explore AttendanceBot for Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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