Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts
Microsoft Teams puts work chat, channels, meetings, and calls in one app. Its keys search and open chats or channels, write and send messages, and let you mute, turn on your camera, share your screen, or raise your hand in a meeting.
Windows, macOS · 30 shortcutsMessaging
Compose messages, send them, and keep a multiline message readable while you work.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Send the current message | WindowsCtrl + Enter macOSCmd + Enter |
| Insert a new line in a message | Windows / macOSShift + Enter |
| Expand the compose box | WindowsCtrl + Shift + X macOSCmd + Shift + X |
| Bold selected text | WindowsCtrl + B macOSCmd + B |
| Italicize selected text | WindowsCtrl + I macOSCmd + I |
| Underline selected text | WindowsCtrl + U macOSCmd + U |
| Attach a fileThe file picker command depends on the compose context. | WindowsCtrl + O macOSCmd + O |
Meetings and calls
Use the documented meeting controls while a Teams call or meeting has focus.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Mute or unmute the microphone | WindowsCtrl + Shift + M macOSCmd + Shift + M |
| Turn the camera on or off | WindowsCtrl + Shift + O macOSCmd + Shift + O |
| Raise or lower your hand | WindowsCtrl + Shift + K macOSCmd + Shift + K |
| Start or stop screen sharing | WindowsCtrl + Shift + E macOSCmd + Shift + E |
| Open background effects | WindowsCtrl + Shift + P macOSCmd + Shift + P |
| Turn live captions on or off | WindowsCtrl + Shift + C macOSCmd + Shift + C |
Source
official Microsoft Teams keyboard shortcuts · Checked
Current Microsoft Teams desktop and web shortcut tables checked September 1, 2026. Several commands have separate desktop and web forms, and Teams can reserve or customize shortcuts depending on the client and account.