Using a Virtual Background in Zoom

Using a Virtual Background in Zoom

You can select a virtual background from either the Zoom application or during a Zoom meeting.

From the Zoom application


Open the Zoom application and click the Settings gear.


From the menu click Background & Filters [1] and select a virtual background option [2].

During a Zoom meeting


During a Canvas meeting, click the menu button (^) [1] on the Start/Stop video button and select Choose Virtual Background...[2].


From the menu click Background & Filters [1] and select a virtual background option [2].


Additional information can be found at Virtual Background - Zoom Help Center

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