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How to blur your Zoom background before you join a meeting

Step 1: Launch Zoom on your desktop.

Step 2: Click on the Settings icon at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Select ‘Backgrounds and Effects’.

Step 4: Select ‘Blur’.

Your background will be blurred instantly.

How to blur your Zoom background during a call

Step 1: Click on the upwards arrow next to the ‘Stop Video’ icon at the bottom menu.

Step 2: Click on ‘Choose Virtual Background’.

Step 3: Select ‘Blur’.

Your background will be blurred instantly. 

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Bonus Tip: How to blur your Zoom background on your smartphone

Step 1: Download and install Zoom to your phone.

Step 2: Once you’ve joined a meeting, select the ‘More’ option from the menu at the bottom.

Step 3: Select ‘Backgrounds and Filters’.

Using these simple methods you will be able to blur your background on a Zoom call with ease. Zoom also offers various templates to use as your background during a call. These templates do a good job of concealing your background without being as dull as a regular blur effect.

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