Zoom & Teams Keyboard Shortcuts
Mute, video, screen share and raising your hand in Zoom. Most Microsoft Teams equivalents use Ctrl + Shift.
Zoom & Teams Keyboard Shortcuts — 9 shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Mute and unmute yourself
WindowsAlt+A
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+A
Hold to talk
WindowsSpace
MacSpace
Start or stop your video
WindowsAlt+V
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+V
Share your screen
WindowsAlt+S
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+S
Open the meeting chat
WindowsAlt+H
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+H
Show the participants
WindowsAlt+U
Mac⌘ Cmd+U
Raise your hand
WindowsAlt+Y
Mac⌥ Option+Y
Start recording
WindowsAlt+R
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+R
Leave the meeting
WindowsAlt+Q
Mac⌘ Cmd+W
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to mute and unmute yourself in Zoom and Teams?
On Windows, press Alt + A. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + A.
What is the keyboard shortcut to hold to talk in Zoom and Teams?
On Windows, press Space. On Mac, press Space.
What is the keyboard shortcut to start or stop your video in Zoom and Teams?
On Windows, press Alt + V. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + V.
What is the keyboard shortcut to share your screen in Zoom and Teams?
On Windows, press Alt + S. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + S.
What is the keyboard shortcut to open the meeting chat in Zoom and Teams?
On Windows, press Alt + H. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + H.