Updated July 2026 · 5 min read
Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete Cheat Sheet (2026)
Microsoft Teams is the hub for hundreds of millions of remote and hybrid workers. Whether you're in back-to-back meetings or managing dozens of channels, these shortcuts let you navigate, communicate, and control meetings without ever touching your mouse.
Want the full interactive list? Visit the Microsoft Teams shortcuts page to search and copy any shortcut.
Meeting Shortcuts
These are the shortcuts you'll use most — they work while in an active Teams meeting:
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Mute / unmute microphone | Ctrl + Shift + M | ⌘ + Shift + M |
| Turn camera on / off | Ctrl + Shift + O | ⌘ + Shift + O |
| Raise / lower hand | Ctrl + Shift + K | ⌘ + Shift + K |
| Share screen | Ctrl + Shift + E | ⌘ + Shift + E |
| End meeting | Ctrl + Shift + H | ⌘ + Shift + H |
| Admit person from lobby | Ctrl + Shift + Y | ⌘ + Shift + Y |
| Toggle full screen | F11 | ⌘ + Shift + F |
| Open meeting chat | Ctrl + Shift + C | ⌘ + Shift + C |
Navigation
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go to Activity | Ctrl + 1 | ⌘ + 1 |
| Go to Chat | Ctrl + 2 | ⌘ + 2 |
| Go to Teams | Ctrl + 3 | ⌘ + 3 |
| Go to Calendar | Ctrl + 4 | ⌘ + 4 |
| Go to Calls | Ctrl + 5 | ⌘ + 5 |
| Go to Files | Ctrl + 6 | ⌘ + 6 |
| Search | Ctrl + E | ⌘ + E |
| Open keyboard shortcuts help | Ctrl + . | ⌘ + . |
Messaging & Chat
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| New chat | Ctrl + N | ⌘ + N |
| Reply to thread | R | R |
| Send message | Enter | Enter |
| New line in message | Shift + Enter | Shift + Enter |
| Expand compose box | Ctrl + Shift + X | ⌘ + Shift + X |
| Mark message as important | Ctrl + Shift + I | ⌘ + Shift + I |
| Like a message | Ctrl + Shift + L (hover) | ⌘ + Shift + L (hover) |
Calls
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Accept incoming call | Ctrl + Shift + A | ⌘ + Shift + A |
| Decline incoming call | Ctrl + Shift + D | ⌘ + Shift + D |
| Start audio call | Ctrl + Shift + C | ⌘ + Shift + C |
| Start video call | Ctrl + Shift + U | ⌘ + Shift + U |
| End current call | Ctrl + Shift + H | ⌘ + Shift + H |
3 Power-User Tips
- Ctrl+Shift+M is the one to memorise first. Accidentally being unmuted in a meeting is awkward. This shortcut works even when Teams is not the focused window — you can mute yourself from any app.
- Ctrl+E for everything. Teams search finds people, messages, files, and channels. Instead of clicking around the sidebar, use Ctrl+E and type what you're looking for.
- Ctrl+1 through 6 replaces sidebar clicking. Once you know which number maps to which panel, you'll never click the left sidebar again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft Teams shortcut to mute and unmute yourself?
Press Ctrl+Shift+M (Windows) or ⌘+Shift+M (Mac) to toggle your microphone on and off during any Teams meeting. This is the most important shortcut for remote workers — learn it first.
How do I raise my hand in a Teams meeting with a keyboard shortcut?
Press Ctrl+Shift+K (Windows) or ⌘+Shift+K (Mac) to raise or lower your hand in a Teams meeting. This signals to the presenter that you want to speak without interrupting.
What is the Teams shortcut to start a new chat?
Press Ctrl+N (Windows) or ⌘+N (Mac) to start a new chat in Microsoft Teams. You can then type the person's name to find them and begin messaging immediately.
How do I search in Microsoft Teams without using the mouse?
Press Ctrl+E (Windows) or ⌘+E (Mac) to jump directly to the Teams search bar. Type to search for messages, people, files, or channels across your entire Teams workspace.
Is there a shortcut to accept or decline a Teams call?
Yes — press Ctrl+Shift+A (Windows) or ⌘+Shift+A (Mac) to accept an incoming call. Press Ctrl+Shift+D (⌘+Shift+D on Mac) to decline it. These work even when Teams is not in focus.