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How to Change Your Background on Zoom During a Meeting

Published in Zoom Backgrounds 2 mins read

Changing your background on Zoom allows you to hide your surroundings and add a touch of privacy or fun to your meetings. According to the provided information, you can easily switch your virtual background during a meeting directly from the video controls.

To quickly change or add a virtual background while you are in a Zoom meeting, follow these simple steps:

  1. Locate the Start/Stop Video button in your meeting controls.
  2. Click on the upward arrow (^) next to Start/Stop Video. This will open a small menu.
  3. From the options presented, Click Choose Virtual Background.
  4. A window will appear showing available backgrounds. select any of your backgrounds from the options to apply it instantly.

That's it! Your background will change immediately for other meeting participants to see.

Understanding Virtual Backgrounds

A virtual background feature in Zoom replaces your actual background with an image or video of your choice. For best results, Zoom recommends using a solid color background, preferably green, and good lighting.

Quick Reference: Steps to Change Background

Here's a quick summary of the process:

Step Action
1 Click ^ next to Video
2 Click Choose Virtual Background
3 Select a background

For more details on using virtual backgrounds, including system requirements and adding your own images, you can visit the official Zoom Help Center.

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