How to set a Custom Background Image in Microsoft Teams? A step-by-step guide

To avoid spre of Coronavirus Pandemic, people around globe are practising social distancing and self-isolation. At such a time, meetings, garing and socialising process has shifted to online video calls and conferences. Many apps have bloomed during this time including Microsoft teams video conference app. Many executives, professors, teachers, and or people use it to hold meetings, seminars, classes, video calls, and more. 

However, while conducting video conferences, it is important to have an attractive background. background is an essential element as it can disturb or party on call and can create apologetical or awkward moments for you. If you do t have a good background at home which can be alluring or formal for people you talk to, you can change it on MS Teams effective. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to change Microsoft Teams backgrounds-

How to change Microsoft Teams Custom Backgrounds?

• To find virtual backgrounds, launch a video chat and tap "…" Menu.
  

   

• on 'Show background effects'. This will bring up a sidebar with some alternative background options. 
• You can use stock photos from Microsoft extensive list. 
• on 'Uplo' or 'Use' and start using a Microsoft custom background for your video call

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Microsoft has introduced a new feature for you to use your own custom backgrounds from pictures you choose yourself. Here is how to d your own picture from your Desktop or mobile Gallery.

How to d your own Microsoft Custom background?

On Windows PCs:

• Prepare a custom background JPEG file with size around 1 MB.
• Place im in %AppData%\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uplos folder
• w during a video call in Teams, background icon. Your new custom background will be listed along with default set of backgrounds.

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On Macs:

• Prepare a custom background JPEG file with size around 1 MB.
• Place im in /users//Library/Application Support/Microsoft/Teams/Backgrounds/Uplos folder.
• w during a video call in Teams, background icon. Your new custom background will be listed along with default set of backgrounds.

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How to blur your Microsoft Teams background

• on your audio and video settings screen when you join a meeting
• Choose ellipses “…” for more options
• on 'Show background effects'.
• Tap on 'Blur my background'

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