Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete keyboard shortcut reference for Microsoft Teams on MacWindowsLinux.
Messaging
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start a new chat | CmdNCtrlNCtrlN |
| Start a new line in message | ShiftEnterShiftEnterShiftEnter |
| Send a message | EnterEnterEnter |
| Attach a file | CmdOCtrlOCtrlO |
| Expand the compose box | CmdShiftXCtrlShiftXCtrlShiftX |
| Open emoji picker | CmdShiftECtrlShiftECtrlShiftE |
| Open GIF picker | CmdShiftGCtrlShiftGCtrlShiftG |
| Reply to a thread | RRR |
| Mark message as important | CmdShiftICtrlShiftICtrlShiftI |
| Search current chat messages | CmdFCtrlFCtrlF |
Meetings
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle mute | CmdShiftMCtrlShiftMCtrlShiftM |
| Toggle video | CmdShiftOCtrlShiftOCtrlShiftO |
| Raise or lower hand | CmdShiftKCtrlShiftKCtrlShiftK |
| Share screen | CmdShiftECtrlShiftECtrlShiftE |
| Toggle live captions | CmdShiftUCtrlShiftUCtrlShiftU |
| Toggle background blur | CmdShiftPCtrlShiftPCtrlShiftP |
| Accept video call | CmdShiftACtrlShiftACtrlShiftA |
| Accept audio call | CmdShiftSCtrlShiftSCtrlShiftS |
| Decline call | CmdShiftDCtrlShiftDCtrlShiftD |
| Hang up current call | CmdShiftBCtrlShiftBCtrlShiftB |
Search & Commands
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open search | CmdECtrlECtrlE |
| Open command box | Cmd/Ctrl/Ctrl/ |
| Use slash commands | /// |
| Filter current view | CmdShiftFCtrlShiftFCtrlShiftF |
| Go to search box from results | AltShiftUpAltShiftUpAltShiftUp |
| Close search | EscEscEsc |
| Open apps flyout | CmdShift1CtrlShift1CtrlShift1 |
| Open keyboard shortcuts help | Cmd.Ctrl.Ctrl. |
Formatting
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold selected text | CmdBCtrlBCtrlB |
| Italicize selected text | CmdICtrlICtrlI |
| Underline selected text | CmdUCtrlUCtrlU |
| Strikethrough selected text | CmdShiftXCtrlShiftXCtrlShiftX |
| Add a bullet list | CmdShift8CtrlShift8CtrlShift8 |
| Add a numbered list | CmdShift7CtrlShift7CtrlShift7 |
| Insert a blockquote | CmdShift9CtrlShift9CtrlShift9 |
| Insert a code snippet | CmdShiftCCtrlShiftCCtrlShiftC |
| Insert a link | CmdKCtrlKCtrlK |
| Undo last action | CmdZCtrlZCtrlZ |
Accessibility
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Read the last message | CmdShiftRCtrlShiftRCtrlShiftR |
| Move focus to the compose box | CmdShiftCCtrlShiftCCtrlShiftC |
| Zoom in | Cmd=Ctrl=Ctrl= |
| Zoom out | Cmd-Ctrl-Ctrl- |
| Reset zoom to default | Cmd0Ctrl0Ctrl0 |
| Toggle high contrast mode | CmdShiftHCtrlShiftHCtrlShiftH |
| Move focus to toolbar | CmdShiftTCtrlShiftTCtrlShiftT |
| Navigate between sections | CmdF6CtrlF6CtrlF6 |
| Open context menu | ShiftF10ShiftF10ShiftF10 |
| Toggle full screen | CtrlCmdFF11F11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the keyboard shortcut for strikethrough in Microsoft Teams?
Press Cmd+Shift+X on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows and Linux to apply strikethrough to selected text in a Microsoft Teams message. The shortcut works in the chat compose box and any rich-text input. If you don't see the formatting apply, expand the formatting toolbar first by clicking the A icon with a brush below the compose box.
How do I italicize text in Microsoft Teams?
Press Cmd+I on Mac or Ctrl+I on Windows and Linux to italicize selected text in Microsoft Teams. The shortcut works in chat messages, channel posts, and any compose box. Use the same modifier with B for bold and U for underline.
How do I see all keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Teams?
Press Cmd+. on Mac or Ctrl+. on Windows and Linux (period right after the modifier key) to open the Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts overlay. The overlay lists every available shortcut organized by category — navigation, messaging, meetings, calls, and accessibility. Press Esc to close it.
How do I mute and unmute myself quickly during a Microsoft Teams meeting?
Press Cmd+Shift+M on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+M on Windows and Linux to toggle your microphone on and off during a meeting. This works in both scheduled meetings and ad-hoc calls. For push-to-talk while muted, press and hold Cmd+Spacebar on Mac or Ctrl+Spacebar on Windows and Linux.
How do I make a Microsoft Teams meeting full screen?
Teams doesn't ship a dedicated full-screen keyboard shortcut for meetings, but the OS-level full-screen shortcut works on the Teams window: press Ctrl+Cmd+F on Mac or F11 on Windows to maximize the meeting window. Use the same shortcut again to exit full screen, or press Esc.
Does Microsoft Teams have slash commands?
Yes. Type / in the search bar at the top of the Teams app to open the slash command menu. Useful commands include /call to start a call, /chat to open a chat, /goto to jump to a team or channel, /files to find a file, /mentions to see your @ mentions, /availability to set your status, /whatsnew for the latest updates, and /help to list every command.
How can I format text in Microsoft Teams messages?
Use Cmd+B (Mac) or Ctrl+B (Windows/Linux) for bold, Cmd+I or Ctrl+I for italic, Cmd+U or Ctrl+U for underline, and Cmd+Shift+X or Ctrl+Shift+X for strikethrough. Press Cmd+K or Ctrl+K to insert a hyperlink. For bulleted lists, code blocks, headings, and quotes, expand the formatting toolbar with the A icon below the compose box.
How do I navigate between different sections in Microsoft Teams using the keyboard?
Use Cmd+1 through Cmd+6 on Mac or Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+6 on Windows/Linux to jump directly to Activity, Chat, Teams, Calendar, Calls, and Files respectively. Press Cmd+E or Ctrl+E to jump to the search bar.
How do I start a new chat in Microsoft Teams?
Press Cmd+N on Mac or Ctrl+N on Windows/Linux to start a new chat. You can then type the name of the person or group you want to message and begin typing your message.
How do I raise my hand during a Microsoft Teams meeting?
Press Cmd+Shift+K on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+K on Windows/Linux to raise or lower your hand during a meeting. This notifies the presenter and other participants that you have a question or comment.