Microsoft Teams: Helpful shortcuts and chat commands

There is no program that has no shortcuts. It is the same with Microsoft Teams. Here you have not only the possibility to use shortcuts. Instead, you can also use chat commands in the program.

Microsoft Teams: The purpose of shortcuts and chat commands

You surely know it. You are in the process of writing something and keep reaching for the mouse. That will surely get you out of step sometimes. Instead of using the mouse, it is easier to use the shortcut to access the most frequently used functions.

• The most famous shortcut is probably the "Copy & Paste" command. Almost everyone should know this. To copy, simply use the key combination "CTRL + C" for copying. Use "CTRL + V" to paste.
• In Microsoft Teams you can display a list of shortcuts. To do this, enter a / (slash) in the "Find or Enter command" command field. You can then select the desired function from the list that has now appeared and select it.
• The chat command library is constantly updated by Microsoft. When you call up the list, you always see the current shortcuts that are available.
• If you want to enter a chat command manually, write "/", followed by the corresponding text.

The most important chat commands for teams

So that you do not always have to display the list of commands, you will find a list of the most important chat commands at the moment. After you have entered the command, you only have to confirm it with ENTER.

• If you want to stand absent, you can do this with / Absent .
• You are busy for a short time, use the command / busy.
• If you have to go away for a moment, you can show it to the other participants using the command / back to back.
• Since it can happen that you do not want to be disturbed for a moment, you can use the command / do not disturb. The other chat participants already know that you are busy or do not want to be disturbed.
• To make yourself available for chat again, simply use the command / available . How to join the chat again.

Practical shortcuts for Microsoft teams

In Microsoft Teams, you not only have the option of using chat commands. The shortcuts open up even more opportunities to work more productively. However, these are not called up via the "Search or Enter command" bar. To see the list, press "CTRL +." (Point).

• You open a new chat with the command ALT + N.
• If you want to see the "Activities" menu item, you can open this menu item with the command CTRL + SHIFT + 1 .
• Open the Chat menu item with the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + 2 .
• To take a quick look at the calendar, use the command CTRL + SHIFT + 5 .
• When you receive a call in Microsoft Teams, you can answer it using the command CTRL + SHIFT + S.
• Even if you want to write, you can switch to the chat field with a key combination. To do this, simply use the C key.
• If you need more space when writing or need more formatting options, you can use the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + X to expand the chat field and get more formatting buttons.