How to Blur Background in Microsoft Teams (Windows, Mac, and Mobile)

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When you join a video call where your face is on camera, so is everything behind you. If you’re working in a location that you’d rather not show or want to ensure others focus on your face, you can blur your background in Microsoft Teams.

After you select the blur background option as described below, your video background in Teams will retain the blur effect until you change it. This is handy if you plan to use the feature for futureTeams meetings.

How to Blur the Background in Teams on Desktop

You can blur your background inMicrosoft Teamson both Windows and Mac the same way. Plus, you can apply this effect before or after you join the meeting.

Note: The blur featureisn’t currently available on Linux.

If you’rejoining a Microsoft Teams meetingsomeone else has organized, you can blur your background before you connect to the call .

You can then close the sidebar using theXon the top right and join the meeting as normal.

If you’ve already joined the call, you can still blur your Microsoft Teams background in just a few steps using the desktop app.

Close the background settings using theXon the top right.

How to Blur the Background in Teams on Mobile

Like on desktop, you can blur your background in the Microsoft Teams app on Android or iPhone. Again, you can apply the effect before you connect to the call or after you join.

Note: If you’reusing an Android device, please review the following requirements to use the feature:

To change your background before you join the call, follow these steps on your mobile device to adjust the video settings.

If you’ve already joined the meeting, follow these simple steps to change your meeting background in the Teams mobile app.

Put the Focus on You

You don’t have to let everyone on your video meeting see your environment. Whether you’re calling in from the comfort of your bedroom or in a spot with many distractions behind you, you now know how to blur the background in Teams.

For more, look at these helpfulMicrosoft Teams tips and tricksfor communicating with your group.

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