Customize your background during a Microsoft Teams (free) Meeting

In Microsoft Teams (free), when you are in a meeting and you want the focus to be on you, you can blur or customize your background effects. 

1. Open Microsoft Teams (free).

   Tip: For Chat in Windows 11, select the Open Teams  button.

2. Start or join your Teams meeting.

3. In the pre-join screen, select the Background filters or Background effects  button.

4. In Background settings, you can:

   • Add a new background

     Note:  Add a new background is not currently available in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11.

   • Choose no background effects

   • Blur your background

   • Choose from available backgrounds

     Note:  Choose from available backgrounds is not currently available in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11.

5. After making your choice, select Join now to join the meeting.