Select text in a message and then use the standard keyboard commands or right-click to copy and paste.

Keyboard commands

Windows

  • Ctrl+C (copy)

  • Ctrl+V (paste)

Mac OS

  • Command+C (copy)

  • Command+V (paste)

See also: Keyboard shortcuts in Teams  

To copy a message in a channel conversation, press and hold in the message and tap Copy text. Then tap Reply or start a new message. In the compose box, press and hold and choose Paste.

To copy a message in a chat, press and hold the message and choose Copy text. Press and hold in the compose box and choose Paste.

To copy a message in a channel conversation, tap More options More options button in the upper right corner of the message and choose Copy message. Then tap Reply or Compose New chat button to open the compose box. In the compose box, press and hold and tap Paste.

To copy a message in a chat, press and hold the message and choose Copy message. Tap Reply and press and hold in the compose box. Then choose Paste.

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