What can I do during a meeting in Microsoft Teams (free)?

In Microsoft Teams (free), you can customize your settings to make working together online better. Get the most out of Teams and experience meetings in a whole new way!

You can easily create meetings with your contacts. Whether you want to start a meeting right away or schedule one to share with your friends. Check out the different features available in meetings.

Important: The options might differ depending on the size of the screen. If a button isn't visible, you might have to tap More for additional meeting options to appear.

What can I do in meetings?

For the best meeting experience, learn more about the different features in meetings.

If you tap on		What'll happen
Camera		Turn your camera on or off for a video meeting.
Microphone		Turn your microphone on or off.
Audio		You can change your audio options: Device, Speaker, Audio off.
More options		Tap for additional meeting options to appear.
React		Raise your hand in call or send a reaction.
Chat		Display the meeting chat.
People		You can Add people to the meeting and manage Meeting options . Tap Add people to view participants and add people to the meeting. Tap Meeting options if you don't want participants to join the meeting before it starts.
Share		You have the following share options: Share photo , Share video , or Share screen .
Views		See the meeting layout and adjust your view. You can switch what you see. For example, when someone is sharing their screen, you can switch to watching the people in the meeting.
Meeting views		View the to show the current meeting layout.
Change background		Customize your background during a meeting to minimize distractions or show your personal style.
Turn on live captions		Turn on live captions to read words that are spoken during a meeting.
Don't show chat bubbles		Keep Chat bubbles from showing in your meeting view.
Put me on hold		When you put yourself on hold, you won't be about to see or hear anyone on the meeting. Tap Resume to return to the meeting.
Turn off incoming video		Your video feed won't be visible to other participants in the call. To turn incoming video back on, tap Turn on incoming video.
Leave the meeting		Tap to exit the meeting. If you are the organizer, you have the option to End meeting for all.

You can easily create meetings with your contacts. Whether you want to start a meeting right away or schedule one to share with your friends. Check out the different features available in meetings.

Important: The options might differ depending on the size of the screen. If a button isn't visible, you might have to tap More for additional meeting options to appear.

What can I do in meetings?

For the best meeting experience, learn more about the different features in meetings.

If you tap on		What'll happen
Camera		Turn your camera on or off for a video meeting.
Microphone		Turn your microphone on or off.
Audio		You can change your audio options: Device, Speaker, Audio off.
More options		Tap for additional meeting options to appear.
React		Raise your hand in call or send a reaction.
Chat		Display the meeting chat.
People		You can Add people to the meeting and manage Meeting options . Tap Add people to view participants and add people to the meeting. Tap Meeting options if you don't want participants to join the meeting before it starts.
Share		You have the following share options: Share photo , Share video , or Share screen .
Views		See the meeting layout and adjust your view. You can switch what you see. For example, when someone is sharing their screen, you can switch to watching the people in the meeting.
Change background effects		Customize your background during a meeting to minimize distractions or show your personal style.
Turn on live captions		Turn on live captions to read words that are spoken during a meeting.
Don't show chat bubbles		Keep Chat bubbles from showing in your meeting view.
Put me on hold		When you put yourself on hold, you won't be about to see or hear anyone on the meeting. Tap Resume to return to the meeting.
Turn off incoming video		Your video feed won't be visible to other participants in the call. To turn incoming video back on, tap Turn on incoming video.
Leave the meeting		Tap to exit the meeting. If you are the organizer, you have the option to End meeting for all.

You can easily create meetings with your contacts. Whether you want to start a meeting right away or schedule one to share with your friends. Check out the different features available in meetings.

What can I do in meetings?

For the best meeting experience, learn more about the different features in meetings.

If you select		What'll happen
Chat		Display the meeting chat.
People		You can view meeting participants, add people to the meeting, and do the following: Pin for me will pin your own video. Hide me will hide your video while others can still see it. Remove me from the gallery Spotlight for everyone will highlight your video for everyone in the meeting.
Raise		Raise your hand in call.
React		Send a reaction in a call.
Views		See the meeting layout and adjust your view. You can switch what you see. For example, when someone is sharing their screen, you can switch to watching the people in the meeting.
More options		Select additional meeting options to appear. You can do the following: Meeting info will show the meeting's title, copy the meeting link, and more. Video effects and settings will customize your background during a meeting to minimize distractions or show your personal style. Audio settings can change your audio options: Speaker, Microphone, and Advanced settings. Language and speech will turn on live captions to read words that are spoken during a meeting. Settings will manage your device and preferences. Meeting Options will control who can bypass the lobby or present content. You can also choose Accessibility options. Don't' show Chat bubbles will keep Chat bubbles from showing in your meeting view.
Camera		Turn your camera on or off for a video meeting.
Microphone		Turn your microphone on or off.
Share		Share your screen. When selecting which screen you want to share, you'll also have the option to Include computer sound.
Leave the meeting		Select Leave to exit the meeting. If you are the organizer, you have the option to End meeting for all.

You can easily create meetings with your contacts. Whether you want to start a meeting right away or schedule one to share with your friends. Check out the different features available in meetings.

What can I do in meetings?

If you select		What'll happen
Chat		Display the meeting chat.
People		You can view meeting participants and add people to the meeting.
Raise		Raise your hand in call.
React		Send a reaction in a call.
Views		See the meeting layout and adjust your view. You can switch what you see. For example, when someone is sharing their screen, you can switch to watching the people in the meeting.
More options		Select additional meeting options to appear. You can do the following: Meeting info will show the meeting's title, copy the meeting link, and more. Video effects and settings will customize your background during a meeting to minimize distractions or show your personal style. Audio settings can change your audio options: Speaker, Microphone, and Advanced settings. Language and speech will turn on live captions to read words that are spoken during a meeting. Settings will manage your device and preferences. Meeting Options will control who can bypass the lobby or present content. You can also choose Accessibility options.
Camera		Turn your camera on or off for a video meeting.
Microphone		Turn your microphone on or off.
Share		Share your screen. When selecting which screen you want to share, you'll also have the option to Include computer sound.
Leave the meeting		Select Leave to exit the meeting. If you are the organizer, you have the option to End meeting for all.

You can easily create meetings with your contacts. Whether you want to start a meeting right away or schedule one to share with your friends. Check out the different features available in meetings.

What can I do in meetings?

If you select		What'll happen
Chat		Display the meeting chat.
People		You can view meeting participants, add people to the meeting, and do the following: Pin for me will pin your own video. Hide me will hide your video while others can still see it. Remove me from the gallery Spotlight for everyone will highlight your video for everyone in the meeting.
Raise		Raise your hand in call.
React		Send a reaction in a call.
Views		See the meeting layout and adjust your view. You can switch what you see. For example, when someone is sharing their screen, you can switch to watching the people in the meeting.
More		Select additional meeting options to appear. You can do the following: Meeting info will show the meeting's title, copy the meeting link, and more. Background effects will customize your background during a meeting to minimize distractions or show your personal style. Language and speech will turn on live captions to read words that are spoken during a meeting. Settings will manage your device and preferences. Device settings can change your audio options: Audio devices, Speaker, Microphone, and Video settings. Meeting Options will control who can bypass the lobby or present content. You can also choose Accessibility options. Don't' show Chat bubbles will keep Chat bubbles from showing in your meeting view. Allow notifications will turn on or off desktop notifications.
Camera		Turn your camera on or off for a video meeting.
Microphone		Turn your microphone on or off.
Share		Share your screen. When selecting which screen you want to share, you'll also have the option to Include computer sound.
Leave the meeting		Select Leave to exit the meeting. If you are the organizer, you have the option to End meeting for all.

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What can I do during a meeting in Microsoft Teams (free)?

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