(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Third-party chat and meeting keyboard shortcut support

Users can now use third-party chat and meeting keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Teams by selecting a layout in the settings. The rollout will start in May 2025 for targeted release and in July 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required, but notifying users is recommended.

Updated July 9, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Users familiar with keyboard shortcuts from third-party chat and meeting applications can use those same shortcuts in Microsoft Teams. To enable this, go to the Settings and more button in the upper right, access the keyboard shortcuts dialog, and select a communication or meeting layout. This allows users to apply the shortcuts they are used to from other applications.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472913.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late July 2025 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by early August 2025 (previously late June).

[How this will affect your organization:]

Users in your organization can now customize their keyboard shortcut layout to better suit their preferences in Teams.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.