Tips & Tricks to Try in Microsoft Teams

Tips & Tricks to Try in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams aims to save you time with an abundance of shortcuts made of keyboard combinations. Keyboard shortcuts are common in productivity apps, and Microsoft made sure to include numerous in Microsoft Teams to give users a variety to choose from based on their specific needs.

Keyboard shortcuts are a quicker way to perform a task in an app without navigating through the main menu with your mouse. These differ slightly on the desktop app versus the web app, and again between PCs and Macs. In Microsoft Teams, users can see a list of available keyboard shortcuts with the combination [CTRL] and [.], pressing the [CTRL] key first and then the [.] key without letting up on the [CTRL] key.

More Shortcuts for Microsoft Teams

In Microsoft Teams, users can see a list of available keyboard shortcuts with the combination [CTRL] and [.], pressing the [CTRL] key first and then the [.] key without letting up on the [CTRL] key.

Quick Navigation Shortcuts 

To easily move around Microsoft Teams, try a few navigation shortcuts:

• [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [1] – Display activity
• [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [2] – Display Chat
• [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [3] – Open your Team
• [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [6] – Open files

“Slash” Commands Shortcuts

Use the Search box to enter quick commands:

• [CTRL] + [E] – open command box
• [CTRL] + [/] – show a list of slash commands
• [/] + type “dnd” – Do Not Disturb
• [/] + type “call” – Call a Team member or contact
• [/] + type “saved” – View saved Messages

Messaging Shortcuts

When communicating with Team members in Messages, you can hover over a Message and see the three dots that look like an ellipse […] and choose one of the following

• Save a Message
• Pin a Chat – Highlight the conversation for easy reference

You can view your saved Messages on a Saved Messages page within Microsoft Teams. This list will be shown in chronological order and cannot be re-ordered.

Why You’ll Love Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams users love the feature-packed productivity app, from all the keyboard shortcuts to the advanced options from which users benefit, including:

Compliance Support

Microsoft Teams helps your business meet compliance standards with built-in support for nearly 50 regulations, including HIPAA and ISO 27001.

Expanded Search

When Team members execute a search, the search results include items in OneDrive, SharePoint, as well as other platforms.

Further Integration

Microsoft Teams allows integration with many third-party applications like Asana and Zendesk.

Mobile Device Management

Protect your data and keep your information safe by preventing unauthorized access with device management protocols.

Make the Most of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams helps you focus on real-time communication, including private and group chat features, but also more opportunities for Team members to collaborate, with options like live events and meetings. Microsoft Teams fosters an environment for teamwork, productivity, and efficiency with features like:

• Integration with Microsoft 365
• Reduce email with public communication streams in Team Channels
• Complete transparency allowing internal and external resources to openly communicate important information

From keyboard shortcuts to feature-rich communication, Microsoft Teams helps you leverage sophisticated technology to maximize efficiency and make the most of the many features waiting for you.