Microsoft Teams - User's Guide: Where do I change meeting settings?
This article provides guidance on the setting within a meeting in Microsoft Teams
Key meeting settings and options in Microsoft Teams include:
Before the meeting:
- Meeting options: Click Meeting options when scheduling
- Who can bypass lobby
- Who can present
- Allow attendees to unmute
- Enable meeting chat
During the meeting:
- Audio and video: Mute/unmute, turn camera on/off
- Background effects: Blur or choose virtual background
- Raise hand: Signal you want to speak
- Chat: Open meeting chat panel
- Participants: View and manage attendees
- Breakout rooms: Create smaller discussion groups
- Live captions: Turn on real-time captions
- Recording: Start/stop meeting recording
For presenters/organizers:
- Sharing controls: Manage who can share content
- Lobby controls: Admit or deny entry
- Manage participants: Mute all, remove attendees
After the meeting:
- Meeting notes: Access in the chat or channel
- Recording access: Share or restrict access to recordings
Note: Available options may vary based on your role in the meeting.
Tip:
Many settings can be adjusted mid-meeting. Click More actions (...) to see additional options.
For detailed information, visit Microsoft's guide: Meetings and calls in Microsoft Teams