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How to Change Background in Teams

Updated on:
May 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to set a virtual background during a Teams meeting.

Quick summary

This demo walks you through how to change your background in Microsoft Teams during a live or pre-join meeting session. In four simple steps, you can enable your camera, open Background Effects, and apply a virtual background of your choice.


Steps

  1. Join or begin a meeting in Microsoft Teams to access the in-call controls.
  2. Enable the Camera option to activate your video feed before adjusting background settings.
  3. Click the three-dot icon in the meeting toolbar and select the Background Effects option from the menu.
  4. Select your preferred background from the available options and click Apply to confirm the change.

📌 Why this matters

Changing your virtual background in Microsoft Teams helps you maintain a professional appearance and protect your privacy during video calls, regardless of your physical environment. This feature is especially valuable for remote workers, hybrid teams, and customer-facing professionals who join meetings from home or shared spaces. By using Background Effects in Teams, users can instantly replace or blur their surroundings without any additional hardware or software. Mastering this setting ensures every meeting looks polished and distraction-free.
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