Forum Discussion
Search in chats and channels
- Jul 24, 2023
DirkReul Hey, unfortunately commands aren't available in the New Microsoft Teams (yet?) so CTRL+F won't work.
CTRL+F is a shortcut to the /find command.
You can use CTRL+E to move to the search bar but it will search across Teams, not just the chat/channel you're on.
DirkReul Hey, unfortunately commands aren't available in the New Microsoft Teams (yet?) so CTRL+F won't work.
CTRL+F is a shortcut to the /find command.
You can use CTRL+E to move to the search bar but it will search across Teams, not just the chat/channel you're on.
HelloBenTeoh Thanks, which is what I feared. Keyboard Shortcuts are not on the list of features to be added and frankly, searching in one channel / chat is important. This will definitely hinder adaptation in my organisation. I appreciate the confirmation and will keep my eyes open for the next update.
- DirkReulAug 21, 2023Copper ContributorThis is now supposedly available, but is in fact, not available:
https://prod.support.services.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-s-new-in-the-new-microsoft-teams-03f99a8a-0ba9-477c-af88-389d294425c3#articleFooterSupportBridge=communityBridge
I waited for a week, still no way to use keyboard shortcuts like CTRL+F to search in Chats in the New Teams- HelloBenTeohAug 21, 2023Bronze Contributor
DirkReul Ha! A soon as I saw that update, I thought of this conversation. I was VERY close to posting that link here too. But it doesn't work for me either 😞 At least we know it's on their radar.
- DirkReulAug 25, 2023Copper Contributor
Correction, this is now available.
The UI just sneakily opens a sidebar to the right.
When you use CTRL+F ->