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Keyboard shortcuts can sometimes be easier or more efficient than using a mouse. This article itemizes the keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on Windows or the web app using a PC keyboard.
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A plus sign (+) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys at the same time.
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A comma sign (,) in a shortcut means that you need to press multiple keys in order.
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You can easily access the keyboard shortcuts list from within Microsoft Teams. Press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
General
To do this
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In the Desktop app, press
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In the Web app, press
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Show keyboard shortcuts.
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Ctrl+Period (.)
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Ctrl+Period (.)
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Go to Search.
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Ctrl+E
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Ctrl+E
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Show commands.
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Ctrl+Slash (/)
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Ctrl+Slash (/)
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Open filter.
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Ctrl+Shift+F
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Ctrl+Shift+F
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Go to a specific team or channel.
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Ctrl+G
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Ctrl+Shift+G
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Open apps flyout.
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Ctrl+Accent (`)
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Ctrl+Accent (`)
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Start a new chat.
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Ctrl+N
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Left Alt+N
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Open Settings.
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Ctrl+Comma (,)
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Ctrl+Shift+Comma (,)
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Open Help.
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F1
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Ctrl+F1
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Close.
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Esc
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Esc
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Zoom in.
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Ctrl+Equals sign ( = )
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No shortcut
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Zoom out.
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Ctrl+Minus sign (-)
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No shortcut
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Reset zoom level.
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Ctrl+0
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No shortcut
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Show keyboard shortcuts
You can access the keyboard shortcuts directly from within the app in several ways. The methods below apply to both the Desktop and Web apps.
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Press Ctrl+Period (.).
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Press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
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Select the (Settings and more) button in the upper-right corner of Microsoft Teams, and then select Keyboard shortcuts.
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To navigate to the keyboard shortcuts with a screen reader, press the Tab key until you hear "Settings and more," and press Enter. Press the Down arrow key until you hear "Keyboard shortcuts," and press Enter.
Navigation
Note: If you're using the default app bar configuration in the Microsoft Teams desktop app, use the commands in the table below. If you've changed the order of your apps or added additional apps, the command depends on the app's sequential order on the app bar. For example, if you've moved Calendar to the top of the app bar, press Ctrl+1 to open it, not Ctrl+4. To view the keyboard shortcuts for your current configuration, press Ctrl+E to go to the Search field, type /keys, and then press Enter.
To do this
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In the Desktop app, press
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In the Web app, press
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Open Activity.
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Ctrl+1
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Ctrl+Shift+1
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Open Chat.
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Ctrl+2
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Ctrl+Shift+2
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Open Teams.
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Ctrl+3
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Ctrl+Shift+3
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Open Calendar.
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Ctrl+4
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Ctrl+Shift+4
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Open Calls.
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Ctrl+5
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Ctrl+Shift+5
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Open Files.
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Ctrl+6
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Ctrl+Shift+6
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Go to previous list item.
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Left Alt+Up arrow key
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Left Alt+Up arrow key
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Go to next list item.
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Left Alt+Down arrow key
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Left Alt+Down arrow key
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Move selected team up.
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Ctrl+Shift+Up arrow key
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No shortcut
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Move selected team down.
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Ctrl+Shift+Down arrow key
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No shortcut
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Open the History menu.
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Ctrl+Shift+H
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No shortcut
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Go to previous section.
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Ctrl+Shift+F6
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Ctrl+Shift+F6
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Go to next section.
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Ctrl+F6
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Ctrl+F6
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Messaging
To do this
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In the Desktop app, press
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In the Web app, press
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Start a new conversation.
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Alt+Shift+C
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Alt+Shift+C
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Go to compose box.
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Alt+Shift+C
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Alt+Shift+C
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Expand compose box.
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Ctrl+Shift+X
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Ctrl+Shift+X
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Send a message.
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Ctrl+Enter
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Ctrl+Enter
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Start a new line.
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Shift+Enter
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Shift+Enter
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Reply to a thread.
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Alt+Shift+R
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Alt+Shift+R
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Mark a message as important.
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Ctrl+Shift+I
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Ctrl+Shift+I
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Search current chat or channel messages.
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Ctrl+F
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Ctrl+F
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Meetings and calls
Note: To use the temporarily unmute shortcut, first go to Settings > Privacy and make sure Keyboard shortcut to unmute is switched on.
To do this
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In the Desktop app, press
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In the Web app, press
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Accept video call.
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Ctrl+Shift+A
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Ctrl+Shift+A
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Accept audio call.
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Ctrl+Shift+S
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Ctrl+Shift+S
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Decline call.
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Ctrl+Shift+D
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Ctrl+Shift+D
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Start audio call.
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Ctrl+Shift+C
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Ctrl+Shift+C
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Start video call.
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Ctrl+Shift+U
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Ctrl+Shift+U
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End audio call.
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Ctrl+Shift+H
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No shortcut
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End video call.
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Ctrl+Shift+H
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No shortcut
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Toggle mute.
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Ctrl+Shift+M
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Ctrl+Shift+M
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Temporarily unmute.
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Ctrl+Spacebar
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Ctrl+Spacebar
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Announce raised hands (screen reader).
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Ctrl+Shift+L
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Ctrl+Shift+L
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Raise or lower your hand.
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Ctrl+Shift+K
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Ctrl+Shift+K
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Start screen share session.
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Ctrl+Shift+E
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Ctrl+Shift+E
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Toggle video.
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Ctrl+Shift+O
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No shortcut
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Filter current list.
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Ctrl+Shift+F
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Ctrl+Shift+F
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Go to sharing toolbar.
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Ctrl+Shift+Spacebar
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No shortcut
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Decline screen share.
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Ctrl+Shift+D
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No shortcut
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Accept screen share.
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Ctrl+Shift+A
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No shortcut
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Admit people from lobby notification.
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Ctrl+Shift+Y
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No shortcut
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Open the Background settings menu.
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Ctrl+Shift+P
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No shortcut
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Schedule a meeting.
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Alt+Shift+N
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Alt+Shift+N
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Go to current time.
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Alt+Period (.)
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Alt+Period (.)
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Go to previous day or week.
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Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key
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Ctrl+Alt+Left arrow key
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Go to next day or week.
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Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key
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Ctrl+Alt+Right arrow key
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View day.
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Ctrl+Alt+1
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Ctrl+Alt+1
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View workweek.
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Ctrl+Alt+2
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Ctrl+Alt+2
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View week.
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Ctrl+Alt+3
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Ctrl+Alt+3
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Save or send meeting request.
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Ctrl+S
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Ctrl+S
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Join from meeting details.
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Alt+Shift+J
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Alt+Shift+J
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Go to suggested time.
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Alt+Shift+S
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Alt+Shift+S
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