Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows, Mac & Web (2026)

Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you perform actions inside Teams muting audio, starting a new chat, sharing your screen, or navigating between sections without touching your mouse. They work across the Teams desktop app and the web app, with slightly different key combinations on Windows and Mac.

The fastest way to see every shortcut directly inside Teams: press Ctrl + . on Windows, or Command + . on Mac. This opens the built-in shortcut panel, searchable and categorized.

Mastering even 10 of these shortcuts can cut the time you spend on repetitive Teams actions by half especially during meetings, where reaching for your mouse breaks your focus.

How to View All Shortcuts Inside Microsoft Teams

You do not need to memorize this guide. Teams has a built-in shortcut panel you can open at any time:

1. Open the Microsoft Teams desktop app or web app
2. Press Ctrl + . (Windows) or Command + . (Mac)
3. The full keyboard shortcuts panel opens browse by category or use the search box to find any shortcut instantly

You can also access it from the menu: click the three-dot menu (…) in the top-right corner → select Keyboard shortcuts.

Most Important Microsoft Teams Shortcuts (Top 10)

These are the 10 shortcuts every Teams user should memorize first. They cover the most repeated daily actions muting in meetings, searching, starting chats, and navigating quickly.

Start with shortcuts 1, 2, and 6 mute, camera, and screen share. These three alone will make your meeting experience dramatically smoother.

General Navigation Shortcuts

Navigation shortcuts let you move between sections, tabs, and panels in Teams without clicking the sidebar.

Note: In the web app on Windows, most shortcuts use Ctrl + Alt instead of just Ctrl to avoid conflicts with browser shortcuts.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Shortcuts

These are the most critical shortcuts to know. During a live meeting, reaching for your mouse to mute yourself or share your screen is slow and disruptive. These shortcuts keep you in flow.

About Push to Talk: Push to Talk was added to Teams in 2025. To use it, first go to Settings → Privacy and enable “Keyboard shortcut to unmute.” Then hold Ctrl + Spacebar (Windows) or Option + Spacebar (Mac) to temporarily unmute release the keys and you mute again instantly. This is the fastest way to speak briefly without fumbling with the mute button.

Calling Shortcuts

These shortcuts work during one-on-one and group audio/video calls outside of scheduled meetings.

Messaging & Chat Shortcuts

These shortcuts speed up composing, sending, editing, and reacting to messages in Teams chat and channels.

Files & Search Shortcuts

Microsoft Teams Slash Commands ( / Commands)

Slash commands are text-based shortcuts you type into the Teams search bar or compose box. They let you perform quick actions without navigating menus and they work on top of keyboard shortcuts.

How to use: Click the search bar at the top (or press Ctrl + E), type / and you will see the full list of available commands.

Note: Slash commands are available in the Teams desktop app and web app only. They do not work on the Teams mobile app.

Accessibility Shortcuts

Microsoft Teams includes a dedicated set of shortcuts for users who rely on screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, or high-contrast display modes.

New Microsoft Teams vs Classic Teams – Shortcut Differences

Microsoft released the New Teams app in 2023 and made it the default in 2024. Most shortcuts are identical between Classic and New Teams, but there are important differences to know.

Important: In New Teams, if you have rearranged your app bar (the left sidebar icons), the Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 6 shortcuts change to match the new order. For example, if you moved Calendar to position 1, pressing Ctrl + 1 opens Calendar, not Activity. Always verify using Ctrl + . inside your actual Teams app.

How to Customize Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Teams

As of 2025, New Microsoft Teams allows you to customize certain keyboard shortcuts to match your preferred workflow or to use familiar shortcuts from other tools like Slack or Zoom.

To customize shortcuts in New Teams:

1. Click the three-dot menu (…) in the top-right corner of Teams
2. Select Settings
3. Go to Keyboard shortcuts in the left panel
4. Find the action you want to customize
5. Click the shortcut field next to it and press your preferred key combination
6. Click Save

Not all shortcuts are customizable Microsoft is expanding the list of customizable actions with each update. Check periodically as new options are added.

Microsoft Teams Shortcuts Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

If your keyboard shortcuts are not working in Microsoft Teams, try these fixes in order:

1. Check which version of Teams you are using
   Classic Teams and New Teams share most shortcuts, but some differ. Open Teams → click your profile picture → check whether it says “New Teams” at the top.
2. Check if the shortcut requires a setting to be enabled
   Push to Talk (Ctrl + Spacebar) requires you to first enable “Keyboard shortcut to unmute” in Settings → Privacy.
3. Check for browser conflicts (web app only)
   If you use Teams in a browser, some shortcuts conflict with browser shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + N opens a new browser window instead of a new chat). Use the desktop app for full shortcut support.
4. Check your app bar configuration
   Ctrl + 1–6 shortcuts depend on the order of icons in your left sidebar. If you customized the app bar, your shortcuts follow the new order.
5. Try restarting Teams
   Press Ctrl + R to reload Teams (desktop app), or close and reopen the app entirely.
6. Try the web app as a test
   If shortcuts work in the web app but not the desktop app, try clearing the Teams cache: close Teams, delete the cache folder at %AppData%\Microsoft\Teams\Cache, then reopen Teams.
7. Check your organization’s settings
   Some shortcuts (like screen sharing) can be disabled by your IT administrator at the tenant level. Contact your IT department if a shortcut is missing entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortcut to mute yourself in Microsoft Teams?

On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + M to mute or unmute your microphone during a meeting or call. On Mac, press Command + Shift + M. This works in both the desktop app and the web app. You can also hold Ctrl + Spacebar (Windows) or Option + Spacebar (Mac) to temporarily unmute using the Push to Talk feature release the keys and you mute again instantly.

How do I see all keyboard shortcuts inside Microsoft Teams?

Press Ctrl + . (that’s Ctrl and the period key) on Windows, or Command + . on Mac. This opens a searchable panel with every available shortcut, organized by category. You can also access it from the three-dot menu (…) in the top-right corner → Keyboard shortcuts.

Do Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts work on Mac?

Yes. Microsoft Teams has a full set of keyboard shortcuts for Mac. Most Windows shortcuts that use Ctrl use Command on Mac instead. For example, muting is Ctrl + Shift + M on Windows and Command + Shift + M on Mac. A complete Windows vs Mac comparison table is included in this guide above.

What are Microsoft Teams slash commands?

Slash commands are text-based shortcuts you type into the Teams search bar. Type / to see the full list. They let you set your status (/available, /away, /busy), start a chat (/chat [name]), make a call (/call [name]), see your mentions (/mentions), and more without navigating any menus. They work in the desktop and web app only, not on mobile.

Why are my Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts not working?

The most common causes are: (1) you are using the web app, where some shortcuts conflict with browser shortcuts use the desktop app for full support; (2) you have customized your app bar, which changes the Ctrl+1–6 navigation shortcuts; (3) Push to Talk requires you to enable “Keyboard shortcut to unmute” in Settings → Privacy first; (4) your IT administrator has disabled certain features at the organization level. Try pressing Ctrl + . inside Teams to confirm which shortcuts are active in your version.

Can I customize keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Teams?

Yes, but only in the New Microsoft Teams app (not Classic Teams). Go to Settings → Keyboard shortcuts to view and customize supported actions. Microsoft has been expanding the list of customizable shortcuts since the feature launched in 2025. If you do not see a customization option for a specific action, it may not be customizable yet.

What is the shortcut to share my screen in Microsoft Teams?

Press Ctrl + Shift + E on Windows or Command + Shift + E on Mac during a meeting to open the screen sharing panel. This works in both the desktop app and the web app.

Are Microsoft Teams shortcuts different in New Teams vs Classic Teams?

Most shortcuts are identical. The key differences are: (1) Ctrl + 1–6 shortcuts follow your app bar order, which may differ if you have customized it in New Teams; (2) Push to Talk (Ctrl + Spacebar) is only available in New Teams; (3) shortcut customization is only available in New Teams. All other core shortcuts mute, camera, search, navigation work the same in both versions.

Final Thoughts

Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts are one of the fastest, lowest-effort ways to work more efficiently especially if you spend several hours per day in meetings or chats. You do not need to memorize all 100+ shortcuts in this guide. Start with the Top 10 table at the top, focus on the meeting shortcuts first (mute, camera, screen share), and add more as they become natural.

If Microsoft Teams isn’t the right fit for your team, explore our guide to the best Microsoft Teams alternatives covering 20 tools like Slack, Zoom, and Google Chat.

Bookmark this page and use Ctrl + . inside Teams to verify shortcuts whenever something seems off Microsoft updates Teams frequently, and shortcut details can change between versions.

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