How to search in teams chat?
- George Apostolov
How to search in teams chat?: step-by-step guide
Go to a DM you want to search
Press 'Ctrl + f' for the search to appear
Now search for the chat you want to find in a particular DM
Teams will scroll up to the location of that particular message like this
Quick answer: To search in Microsoft Teams chat, go to the desired DM, press Ctrl + f, enter your search term to find the message, and Teams will automatically scroll up to the message location.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Find specific messages quickly in Microsoft Teams by using the built-in search shortcut to locate past conversations instantly. This guide shows how to search in teams chat? in 4 steps, starting with "Go to a DM you want to search" and finishing with "Teams will scroll up to the location of that particular message like this". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft Teams interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to search in teams chat??
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft Teams data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft Teams. Related guides: How to send a teams meeting invite?, How to send gifs in teams? and How to Set up Coda Notifications in Microsoft Teams. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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