How To Change Your Virtual Background On Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams & Webex

How To Change Your Virtual Background Zoom Microsoft Teams Webex Cisco Google Meet

New to video conferencing or just got a new job that requires you to switch platforms and want to stroll into your next virtual meeting in style? Well look no further, friend, because no matter what video conferencing platform you're using, we're about to show you how you can show up to your next meeting in style.

ZOOM

Step 1: Click on the up arrow located next to the video camera icon in your control panel, and then select Choose Virtual Background.

Step 2: Choose any of the virtual backgrounds that are available for you in the library or upload your own using the "+" button.

Note: You can only add a virtual background for a Zoom meeting on the desktop app; this option is not available when using a browser.

GOOGLE MEET

Step 1a (Before Entering The Meeting): Before entering the meeting, click on the Apply visual effects button on the bottom right corner of your video.

Step 1b (During The Meeting): If you're already in the meeting, click on the Triple Dots button in your control panel and then select Apply visual effects.

Step 2: Select any virtual background in the Google Meet library (there are some great ones!) or upload your own using the "+" button.

MICROSOFT TEAMS

Step 1a (Before Entering The Meeting): Click on the Background filters button and a pop-up will appear on the screen.

Step 1b (During The Meeting): Click on the More button in the control panel and then select Apply background effects.

Step 2: Choose any of the virtual backgrounds that are available for you in the library or upload your own using the "+ Add new" button.

WEBEX BY CISCO

Step 1a (Before Entering The Meeting): Click the Change background button located at the top of the screen.

Step 1b (During The Meeting): Click on the down arrow located next to the video camera icon in your control panel, and then select Change virtual background.

Step 2: Choose any of the virtual backgrounds that are available for you in the library or upload your own using the "+" button.