Slash commands let you quickly take actions with apps without leaving the message box.
Built-in commands help you navigate Teams, access apps, manage conversations, join meetings, and update your status. Simply type a forward slash (/) followed a command name, such as /chat, to get things done faster.
Some apps, such as those provided by Jira, GitHub, or Asana, provide their own slash commands. These commands let you complete actions in directly from the Teams message box. Built-in Teams slash commands are available only in Teams desktop.
How to use slash commands
- Go to any chat, channel, meeting conversation, or the search bar.
- In the message box, type / to open the list of available commands.
- Start typing to filter commands by name, description, or app.
- Press Enter or select the command using your mouse and follow the prompts.
Note
You may need to update apps when newer versions supporting slash commands are available.
Slash commands can increase productivity
- Run app actions quickly – For example, create tasks or start workflows directly from the compose box.
- Find the right command faster – Type keywords or an app name to narrow down results.
- Work across chats and channels – Use commands in 1:1 chats, group chats, and channels.
- Stay in your flow – Complete actions without switching away from your conversation.
The following table shows available commands in Teams, what they do, and where you can use them.
| Command | Description | Compose box | Search bar |
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| /apps | Add an app |
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| /available | Set status to available |
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| /away | Set status to away |
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| /brb | Set status to be right back |
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| /busy | Set status to busy |
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| /chat | Send a quick message |
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| /code | Insert a code block |
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| /createworkflow | Set up a workflow |
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| /dnd | Set status to do not disturb |
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| /gif | Insert a GIF |
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| /goto | Go to a chat or channel |
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| /hide | Hide the current chat |
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| /hidelivecaptions | Turn live captions off |
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| /leavechat | Leave the current chat |
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| /loop | Insert a Loop paragraph |
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| /meetnow | Start or join a quick meeting |
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| /mute | Mute the current chat |
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| /notifications | Manage channel notifications |
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| /offline | Set your status offline |
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| /participants | See participants in current chat/channel |
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| /record | Record a video clip |
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| /reset | Reset your status |
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| /schedulemessage | Schedule a message |
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| /settings | Open settings |
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| /shortcuts | Open keyboard shortcuts |
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| /showlivecaptions | Turn live captions on |
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| /starttranscription | Start meeting transcription |
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| /stoplivetranscription | Stop meeting transcription |
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| /unmute | Unmute current chat |
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| /window | Open in a new window |
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| /Github, /Youtube, /Jira, etc. | Commands for installed apps |
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- Your recent commands will stay at the top of your menu. To explore other commands, type / in the search or compose boxes.
- Commands are available to everyone using Teams. However, you might see additional commands depending on where you use them.
- Some commands may be unavailable due to policies set by your org.
Use /goto command
The /goto command helps you navigate chats or channels from the search bar or as a keyboard shortcut.
From the search bar
- Select the search bar at the top of Teams.
- Type /goto and press Enter.
- Type the name of the chat or channel you want to access or select one of the options from the drop-down menu that appears.
- Press Enter to jump directly to your destination.
Use the keyboard shortcut
- Press Ctrl+G to activate “Go to” mode.
- Start typing the name of your chat or channel. Or you can select one of the options from the drop-down menu that appears.
- Select your destination from the suggestions and press Enter.
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