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Keyboard shortcut dialog has search functionality
MC1316228 · build prod-20251231-200323
Category
stayInformed
Severity
normal
Major change
False
Last modified
2026-05-19 22:01:59
Summary source
Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1)
Action by (Graph)
Action by (AI)
2026-06-01 00:00:00
Services
Microsoft Teams
Tags
New feature, User impact
Master tags
User, Admin
Roadmap IDs
562413

One-line summary

Teams keyboard shortcuts dialog adds search by action or key combo for easier discovery and customization; rollout starts early June 2026, enabled by default.

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Details

RoadmapIds
562413
FeatureStatusJson
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Summary
Microsoft Teams is adding search functionality to the Keyboard shortcuts dialog, allowing users to find shortcuts by action name or key combination. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out worldwide from June to July 2026 for Windows, Mac, and web versions, improving shortcut discoverability and customization.
Platforms
Desktop, Mac

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[Introduction]

To improve discoverability and customization of keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Teams, we’re adding search functionality to the Keyboard shortcuts dialog. This enhancement helps users quickly find shortcuts by either the action name or the key combination, reducing time spent scanning long lists and making shortcut customization easier and more efficient.

This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. It is associated with Roadmap ID 562413.

[When this will happen:]

  • Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 and expect to complete by early June 2026.
  • General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by early July 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected:

  • All Microsoft Teams users who access the Keyboard shortcuts dialog.

What will happen:

  • Users can search for keyboard shortcuts by:
    • The name of the action (for example, “Mute” or “Open settings”).
    • The keyboard shortcut combination (for example, “Ctrl+Shift+M”).
  • The enhancement applies to:
    • Viewing existing shortcuts.
    • Customizing personal keyboard shortcuts.
  • The feature is enabled by default.
  • Existing Teams policies and admin configurations are respected.
  • No changes to user workflows unless users choose to search or customize shortcuts.
  • Screenshot 1: Default keyboard shortcut dialog experience:

    user settings

    Screenshot 2: Use the search box in the upper-right corner to enter a keyword and find relevant keyboard shortcuts:

    user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is required.
  • Consider the following optional steps:
    • Inform helpdesk and support teams about the improved shortcut discovery experience.
    • Update internal user training or documentation that references Teams keyboard shortcuts.
    • Share a short tip with users highlighting that shortcuts can now be searched by name or key combination.

[Compliance considerations:]

The change allows users to choose whether to use the new search capability within the Keyboard shortcuts dialog. No other compliance impacts have been identified.

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