Importing Teams Background

Importing Teams Background

Importing the background

You can choose a background setting before you join a meeting.

In the Teams, select the Calendar tab on the far left side of the screen.

Select Meet now at the top

In the pre-join screen, select the Background filters  button (note: your camera must be turned on for this button to be selectable)

Then click the Add new button

Navigate to where the background is saved, then select the image.


Changing the background during a meeting

In the meeting window, select More actions

Choose Background effects here you can upload a new image (as above) or choose from available preset backgrounds or previously uploaded ones, by selecting the desired background.

Choose Preview or Apply.

Note: if you Stop Preview or press X on the Background Settings it will not apply any changes.


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