This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Teams on macOS, covering all 56 shortcuts organized into 5 sections. Whether you’re new to Teams or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.
Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Teams. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.
Using keyboard shortcuts in Teams reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most Teams shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new Teams shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
- Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Teams. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
- Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Teams, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
General21
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search | ⌘E |
| New Chat | ⌘N |
| Settings | ⌘, |
| Activity | ⌘1 |
| Chat | ⌘2 |
| Teams | ⌘3 |
| Calendar | ⌘4 |
| Toggle Mute | ⇧⌘M |
| Toggle Video | ⇧⌘O |
| Share Screen | ⇧⌘E |
| Leave Meeting | ⇧⌘B |
| Raise Hand | ⇧⌘K |
| Show keyboard shortcuts | ⌘. |
| Show commands | ⌘/ |
| Open filter | ⇧⌘F |
| Goto | ⌘G |
| Open apps flyout | ⌘` |
| Open Help | F1 |
| Zoom in | ⌘= |
| Reset Zoom level | ⌘0 |
| Close | Esc |
Messaging7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start a new conversation | ⌥⇧C |
| Expand compose box | ⌥⇧X |
| Send (expanded compose box) | ⌘↩ |
| Attach file | ⌘O |
| Start new line | ⇧↩ |
| Mark as important | ⇧⌘I |
| Search current Chat/Channel messages | ⌘F |
Meeting and Calls18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accept video call | ⇧⌘A |
| Accept audio call | ⇧⌘S |
| Decline call | ⇧⌘D |
| Start audio call | ⇧⌘C |
| Start video call | ⇧⌘U |
| Announce raised hands (screen reader) | ⇧⌘L |
| Go to sharing toolbar | ⇧⌘Space |
| Admit people from lobby notification | ⇧⌘Y |
| Toggle background blur | ⇧⌘P |
| Schedule a meeting | ⌥⇧N |
| Go to previous day/week | ⌥⌘← |
| Go to next day/week | ⌥⌘→ |
| View day | ⌥⌘1 |
| View workweek | ⌥⌘2 |
| View week | ⌥⌘3 |
| Save/send meeting request | ⌘S |
| Join from meeting details | ⌥⇧J |
| Go to suggested time | ⌥⇧S |
Debug1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Download diagnostic logs | ⌥⇧⌘1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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