Teams Start New Chat Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Starts a new chat. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Teams, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows: Ctrl+N
Mac: Cmd+N
Web: Alt+N

Teams

Start New Chat

Windows

Ctrl+N

Starts a new chat.

How to start new chat in Teams with the keyboard

Open Teams and go to where you want to start new chat.
Press Ctrl + N on Windows or Cmd + N on Mac.

Teams Start New Chat Shortcut for Windows

Press Ctrl + N.

Teams Start New Chat Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + N.

Teams Start New Chat Shortcut for Teams Web

Press Alt + N.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Teams start new chat shortcut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + N. On a Mac, press Cmd + N.

Is there a Mac shortcut to start new chat in Teams?

Yes: Cmd + N.

Does it work in Teams for the web?

Yes: Alt + N.

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