Does the Teams mute shortcut work on iPad?

Yes. Cmd+Shift+M mutes and unmutes during a Teams call on iPad, consistent with the Mac desktop app.

Can I navigate Teams by keyboard on iPad without using the touchscreen?

Yes. Channel and section navigation shortcuts work in Teams on iPad for primary navigation.

Microsoft Teams Keyboard Shortcuts for iPad

Keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams on iPad. Navigate channels, compose messages, and manage calls using an external keyboard on iPad.

Go to compose box: Opt+R
Expand Compose box: Cmd+Shift+X
Send a message: Cmd+Return
Start a new chat: Cmd+N
Start a new paragraph: Cmd+P
Insert link: Cmd+K
Insert code: Cmd+5
Open 1st app on app bar: Cmd+1
Open 2nd app on app bar: Cmd+2
Open 3rd app on app bar: Cmd+3
Open 4th app on app bar: Cmd+4
Open 5th app on app bar: Cmd+5

Open 6th app on app bar: Cmd+6
Open 7th app on app bar: Cmd+7
Open 8th app on app bar: Cmd+8
See all unread chats: Ctrl+Opt+U
See all unread activity: Opt+U
See unread activity mentions: Opt+M
Find in current chat or channel: Cmd+F
Set Status to Available: Opt+Shift+A
Set Status to Away: Opt+Shift+W
Ability to jump(toggle) to the latest or last-read message: Cmd+J
Go to the Search bar: Cmd+Opt+E

Intro

Teams on iPad has good keyboard shortcut support. The iPad is a natural Teams device for meetings, the screen size works well for video calls, and an external keyboard transforms it into a productive workstation for channel work between calls. Shortcut coverage includes call controls, channel navigation, and message composition.

iPad-specific shortcut notes

External keyboard required. Teams keyboard shortcuts on iPad activate with a physical keyboard, Magic Keyboard for iPad, Smart Keyboard Folio, or any Bluetooth keyboard.

Command modifier. Teams on iPad uses Command, following iPadOS keyboard conventions.

Mute and unmute. The Cmd+Shift+M mute shortcut applies on iPad, consistent with the Mac desktop app.

Channel navigation. Keyboard shortcuts for moving between channels and sections work on iPad, making it practical to navigate without switching between keyboard and touchscreen.

Call controls. Camera on/off and other in-meeting controls are keyboard-accessible.

Discovering shortcuts. Holding Command on an attached keyboard shows the available shortcuts overlay for the current context.

Printable PDF

The Teams iPad shortcut list is available as a printable PDF.

FAQ

Need more than shortcuts?
Visit the Microsoft Teams app page for an overview and helpful links.

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