472913 – Microsoft Teams: Third-Party chat and meeting keyboard shortcut support

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC992216

Details:

Users familiar with keyboard shortcuts used in 3rd party applications chat and meeting applications can utilize the same shortcuts in Teams. To do this, access the keyboard shortcuts dialog from the Settings and more button in the upper right, and select a communication or meeting layout. This enables users to apply the shortcuts they are accustomed to from 3rd party chat and meeting applications.

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Release Phase:
Targeted Release, General Availability

Created:
2024-12-13

updated:
2025-09-05

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that allows users to use keyboard shortcuts from other chat and meeting applications they are already familiar with. Think of it like learning to drive a new car. If you've always driven a car with the gear shift on the steering column, and you get into a new car, it can be frustrating to find the gear shift in a different place. Microsoft Teams is now allowing you to customize the "gear shift" so it feels just like the car you are used to driving.

In practical terms, this means that if you are used to pressing certain keys to perform actions in other chat or meeting apps, you can set up Teams to recognize those same key combinations. This can make the transition to using Teams smoother and more intuitive, especially if you are juggling multiple communication platforms.

To set this up, you simply go to the keyboard shortcuts dialog in Teams, which you can find by clicking on the Settings and more button in the upper right corner of the app. From there, you can select a communication or meeting layout that matches the shortcuts you are used to. It's like customizing your workspace to fit your personal preferences, ensuring that your tools work the way you expect them to.

This feature is available on the desktop version of Teams and is being rolled out worldwide. It is designed to help users who are part of a multi-tenant environment, which is common in many organizations. Whether you're using a Mac or another desktop platform, this feature is in development and will soon be generally available, making it easier for everyone to adapt to Microsoft Teams without having to relearn how to navigate their virtual meetings and chats.