How to customize your background in Microsoft Teams

Background settings before a Microsoft Teams meeting

Change your background before a meeting starts

While you’re setting up your video and audio before joining a meeting, turn on your camera and select Background filters.

Background settings in a Microsoft Teams meeting

Change your background during a meeting

Go to the top of your meeting screen and select More actions (indicated by three dots), then Background effects.

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