How to Change Background in Microsoft Teams

How to change background in Microsoft teams before and during the meeting.
In these days a number of online video conferencing applications came into play ever since the remote working culture became a norm.

Amongst the several platforms available, Microsoft Teams has become quite popular amongst the users.

It is a business communication platform developed by Microsoft which rivals the likes of Zoom, Slack, and others.

 Now we will see how to change background in Microsoft teams before and during the meeting

 

Steps to Change Background in Microsoft Teams Before Meeting

Microsoft Teams has the option to change the background before a meeting starts or during a meeting. The steps are similar for both Laptops and smartphones.

Step1: You need to have access to Microsoft Teams before you begin with the process of changing a background.

Step 2: If you want to change the background before a meeting then select the 'Background effects' option. You can locate it next to the mic button on the UI.

Step 3: You can either choose the option 'Blur' to conceal the background. Also, you can add a new image all together to enhance the overall appearance.

Step 4: To change the background with a new image select the 'Add New' option. Now, upload the image you want to set a background.

 

How to Change Background in Microsoft Teams During A Meeting?

Step 1: To change the background during an ongoing meeting you need to go to the 'Moe Actions' option and select the 'Show background effects option'.

Step 2: Now select the “Blur” or “Add New option” as per your convenience. It is worth mentioning that the changed background will remain in effect unless a new one is updated.