Teams Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts make Teams faster to use. Press Ctrl + . (Command + . on a Mac) in Teams to see the full list.

Getting around

To
Windows
Mac
See all shortcuts
Ctrl + .
Command + .
Search
Ctrl + E
Command + E
Start a new chat
Ctrl + N
Command + N
Search the current chat
Ctrl + F
Command + F
Attach a file
Alt + Shift + O
Option + Shift + O
New line without sending
Shift + Enter
Shift + Return

In meetings and calls

To
Windows
Mac
Mute or unmute
Ctrl + Shift + M
Command + Shift + M
Turn camera on or off
Ctrl + Shift + O
Command + Shift + O
Raise or lower your hand
Ctrl + Shift + K
Command + Shift + K
Accept a video call
Ctrl + Shift + A
Command + Shift + A
Accept an audio call
Ctrl + Shift + S
Command + Shift + S
Decline a call
Ctrl + Shift + D
Command + Shift + D

Get help

Submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service, or:

Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:

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  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT