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Summary of Microsoft Teams Meeting Audio Control

This video tutorial explains how to effectively manage audio for participants in Microsoft Teams meetings, focusing on muting all attendees and preventing them from unmuting themselves.

Main Points:

• Muting All Participants During a Meeting:

  • Access the Participants list by clicking the "people" icon in the meeting controls.
  • At the top of the participants list, click the "Mute All" button.
  • A confirmation pop-up will appear; click to confirm.
  • Important: Presenters are not included in the "Mute All" action and can continue speaking.

• Preventing Attendees from Unmuting Themselves:

  • This feature allows presenters to have complete control over who speaks.
  • Before the Meeting:
    1. Go to your Teams Calendar.
    2. Find and double-click the desired meeting.
    3. Access Meeting Options.
    4. In the "Audio and Video" section, turn off the toggle for "Allow mic for attendees."
    5. Click Save.
  • During an Active Meeting:
    1. Go to the meeting controls and click the "More actions" icon (three dots).
    2. Select Settings, then Meeting Options.
    3. In the "Audio and Video" section, turn off the toggle for "Allow mic for attendees."
    4. Click Save.

Key Takeaways:

• These features are crucial for managing large meetings, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring a smooth flow of communication.
• Muting all participants and preventing self-unmuting helps presenters maintain control over discussions and focus on the meeting content.
• Settings can be adjusted both before and during an active meeting.

By implementing these audio control measures, users can conduct their Microsoft Teams meetings more efficiently and professionally.