Blur or Add an Image to your Background
Change your when Joining a Meeting
Your background will persist in all your meetings and calls until you change it again.
- While you’re setting up your video and audio before joining a meeting, turn on your camera and select Background filters
. - Select Blur to blur your background. You’ll appear nice and clear while everything behind you is subtly concealed.
- You can also replace your background with one of the images provided, or with one of your own choosing. To use an image of your own, select Add new and then select one to upload from your computer. Make sure it’s a .JPG, .PNG, or .BMP file.
- To turn off background effects, select None
.
Change your Background During a Meeting
- Go to the top of your meeting screen and select More actions
> Video effects . - Select Blur to blur your background, or choose from the available images to replace it. To upload an image of your own, select Add new and pick a .JPG, .PNG, or .BMP file from your computer.
To turn off background effects, select None. - Select Preview to see how your chosen background looks before you apply it, and then select Apply.
You can find the full version of this guidance on the Microsoft Support Website: Change your background in Microsoft Teams meetings – Microsoft Support