How To Change Your Background In Microsoft Teams Meeting
0How to Change Your Background in Microsoft Teams
Changing your background during a Microsoft Teams video call can help maintain privacy or simply add a bit of fun to your meetings. This video will guide you through the process of changing your background before or during a Microsoft Teams meeting.
In this video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:05 - How to Change Your Background in Microsoft Teams
Follow these steps to change your background:
1. *Before a Meeting:*
*Joining a Meeting:* When you’re about to join a meeting, on the pre-join screen where you can set up your video and audio, you’ll see an option for background effects.
*Select Background Effects:* Click on “Background effects” next to the video button. You will see a sidebar open with various options.
*Choose Your Background:* You can select a blur effect, use a provided image, or upload your own by choosing “Add new” and selecting an image from your computer.
2. *During a Meeting:*
*Access Meeting Controls:* If you’re already in a meeting and decide to change your background, click on the three dots (more actions) in the meeting controls.
*Go to Show Background Effects:* Select “Show background effects” to open the sidebar with background options.
*Apply Your Choice:* Choose a background to apply immediately or select “Add new” to upload a custom image.
*Tips for Using Backgrounds:*
*Lighting:* Ensure good lighting to maximize the effectiveness of the virtual background.
*Custom Images:* Use high-resolution images if you’re uploading a custom background to avoid pixelation.
*Preview:* Always preview how the background looks with your webcam before applying it during a meeting to ensure it looks professional.
This tutorial will help you master changing backgrounds in Microsoft Teams, allowing you to customize your appearance in video calls effectively and professionally.
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