Teams Keyboard Shortcuts

Summary

Common Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac, like mute, camera, search, and raise your hand.

Body

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

In this article

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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Article ID: 165607
Created
Sun 10/25/26 6:52 PM
Modified
Sun 10/25/26 7:02 PM
Audience
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