Microsoft Teams: Setting Custom Backgrounds
This video tutorial demonstrates how to quickly and easily set custom backgrounds in Microsoft Teams for a more personalized or professional video call experience.
Main Points
The process involves launching a personal meeting space to test and apply the desired background.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open Microsoft Teams: Launch the application and log in with your Microsoft account.
- Start a Meeting:
- Locate and click the video icon in the top right corner.
- Select "Start meeting". This will open your personal meeting space.
- Access Video Effects:
- Within your meeting, find the three dots (more options menu).
- Click on the dots and select "Video effects and settings".
- Choose and Apply Background:
- A new page will display a preview of your video feed and available background options.
- Microsoft Teams offers a selection of predefined backgrounds.
- You can also upload your own custom background images.
- Select your preferred background.
- Preview how the background appears, considering lighting and your clothing, to ensure it looks realistic and appropriate.
- Click the "Apply" button to activate the chosen background for your current meeting.
Key Takeaways
- Custom backgrounds are a simple yet effective way to add personality, professionalism, or privacy to your Microsoft Teams calls.
- They can help hide a messy background or create a more engaging virtual environment.
- Always preview your background before applying it to ensure optimal visual results.
The tutorial concludes by reiterating the simplicity of setting custom backgrounds and encourages viewers to use them to enhance their video conferencing experience.