How to set and change Zoom background on desktop and HP – BETWEEN

Jakarta (ANTARA) – In the current era of online communication, Zoom is the main choice for various activities, from work meetings to online classes.

One of the features that makes Zoom even more interesting is the ability to set and change meeting backgrounds.

This feature allows you to change the background during a meeting, whether to add a professional impression, maintain privacy or just to have fun with a unique background.

To change the background in a Zoom meeting, it’s quite easy, here are the steps:

Changing the Virtual Background on Windows and macOS (desktop)

1. Enter the Zoom application:

• Open the Zoom application on your desktop and log in with your Zoom account.
• Go to Settings:

2. Click your profile photo in the top right corner, then click the settings icon.

3. Select the Backgrounds & Effects option:

• If you don’t see the virtual background tab and have activated it in the Zoom web portal, try logging out of the Zoom app and logging in again.

4. Enable Green Screen (optional):

• If you are using a physical green screen, check the box I have a green screen and choose the color that suits your green screen.

5. Choose a virtual background:

To choose a background, you can choose an image that is already available or upload it yourself and another way is to create a custom background with AI.

• Click on the available images or videos to select the virtual background you want.
• If you want to use your own image or video, click the + icon and choose whether you want to upload an image or video.
• Create a custom virtual background with AI (optional): You can type a virtual background idea in the column provided and click generate to create the background as you wish. If the results are not suitable, click try again to create a new background. You can also choose from existing options.

Notes:

To disable the virtual background, you simply reopen the virtual background options and select “none”.

If you use a green screen, make sure to use a solid background color for maximum results.

The background you choose will be applied to all future Zoom meetings. Please note that when you join a meeting using the Zoom application, the admin organizing the meeting may have assigned a default virtual background to the participants.

You can enable the option to return the background to default settings after the meeting is over.

Change the virtual background on Android and iOS

1. Enter the Zoom application:

Open the Zoom app on your phone and log in with your Zoom account.

2. Open the menu while the meeting is in progress:

While you’re in a Zoom meeting, tap more in the controls at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select Background & Effects:

Tap the background and effects option.

4. Choose a background:

Tap the background you want to use, or tap the + icon to upload a new image from your phone’s gallery. The background will be automatically applied.

5. Back to the meeting:

After selecting a background, tap close to return to the meeting.

Notes:

The background you choose will remain in use for all future Zoom meetings. To disable the virtual background, you can reopen the “background and effects” option and select “none”.

That’s how to change the virtual background in the Zoom application, either via desktop or via Android and iOS. Hope it is useful.

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The Hilarious World of Zoom Backgrounds: A How-To Guide

So, we’re living in a world where commuting to work means having a coffee while sitting in our comfy pajamas — and if you’re like me, you’ve only done a half-hearted job of brushing your hair! In this fabulous new age of online communication, Zoom has become the go-to platform for everything from productive work meetings to your Aunt Sally’s 82nd birthday party that turns into a raucous karaoke night!

And what adds that extra sprinkle of whimsy to our virtual gatherings? Oh, just the ability to change your Zoom background! Whether you’re trying to project an air of professionalism or just showing off your extensive collection of cat memes, a Zoom background can be your best tool—or the biggest distraction!

How to Change Your Zoom Background Like a Pro

Changing the Virtual Background on Windows and macOS (Desktop)

1. Enter the Zoom application: Open it up and log in, but remember, once you’re in, the world’s distractions are just a click away! So focus!
2. Go to Settings: This isn’t the time to panic! Click on your profile photo in the top right corner and navigate to the settings icon. It’s like finding your way through IKEA—keep your cool.
3. Select the Backgrounds & Effects option: Not seeing the tab? You might want to do a little digital gymnastics—log out and log back in again. It works, I promise. It’s like refreshing your luck!
4. Enable Green Screen (optional): If you’ve got a green screen lurking about like that old gym equipment you promised to use, check the box saying, “I have a green screen.” Nobody’s judging!
5. Choose a virtual background: Pick from the existing gems, or upload your own. Want to show you’re at the beach? Good luck with the seagulls that follow you in your dreams or could create a custom one with AI. Just imagine telling your mates you created it yourself; they won’t even ask if you’ve been living in a basement for the past six months!

Notes: To disable the virtual background, just go back and click “none.” Trust me; this is easier than getting out of bed on a Monday!

And don’t forget, your epic background will grace all future meetings. Make sure your next meeting admin hasn’t set some embarrassing default background—like your dog in a sombrero!

On Your Mobile Device? Let’s Zoom!

Change the Virtual Background on Android and iOS:

1. Open the Zoom app: Yes, the same app that just pinged you for the fifth time. Log in, and prepare to dazzle!
2. Open the menu while the meeting is in progress: As if you weren’t the life of the party already! Tap ‘more’ at the bottom. This isn’t a game of hide and seek!
3. Select Background & Effects: Don’t underestimate this step! Trust me, you want to feel as cool as you look—at least in your virtual persona!
4. Choose a background: Again, choose something fun or classic. And yes, you can upload a pic from your gallery—you might want to avoid that picture from last year’s holiday party, though!
5. Back to the meeting: Once you’ve done your digital wizardry, hit close and return to socializing or pretending to work!

Notes: Your selected background will stick around like a bad smell, so be careful! Reopen the “background and effects” option to revert if needed. It’s all about keeping it fresh!

Final Thoughts

And there you have it—how to become the Zoom background wizard you were meant to be! Whether you’re adding a professional touch or trying to unearth giggles from colleagues, a well-chosen background is your best friend. So go forth, embrace those visuals, and let’s make our next meeting something to remember—if we can remember anything past that third virtual coffee!

Stay tuned for more tips and tricks to survive this digital jungle we call work or maybe just to make your next family call a little less torturous!