Starting the meeting
Go to the calendar in Teams.
- Click the meeting.
- Click Join.
- Check whether the microphone and speakers are set to the correct devices.
- Check whether your camera is on.
- Check whether your microphone is on.
- Click Join now.
How do I configure my microphone and audio during a meeting?
It may happen that your sound doesn't quite work as it should. This could be because your laptop or desktop has the wrong audio or microphone selected.
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- Click the arrow next to Mic.
- Select which speaker you want to use.
- Make sure that your sound is not muted.
- Select which microphone you want to use.
How do I configure my camera and view during a meeting?
During a meeting, you can also change the settings of your camera and view.
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- Click on the arrow next to Camera.
- Choose which camera you want to use.
- Choose a background (e.g., a blurred background)
- If wanted, set up other video effects and settings.
Functions during a meeting
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- Chat with participants;
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People
- a. Spotlight an attendee (more information);
- b. Mute attendees (more information);
- Raise your hand (more information);
- React (more information);
- View (more information);
- Breakout rooms (more information);
- Apps: start a poll, for example (more information);
- Click the three dots to view options 9 to 11;
- Start a recording and transcript
- Settings: opens a new menu (11);
- Meeting options: adjust the meeting options during the meeting (more information);
- Share content with the attendees (such as a PowerPoint presentation) (more information).
To create a poll in a Teams meeting, you need the Microsoft Forms license. You can request a license in the accountportal.
Ending the meeting
Click Leave in the upper right corner of the meeting screen. You will now leave while other attendees can stay in the meeting.
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As a (co-)organizer you can also end the meeting for all attendees:
- Click the arrow next to Leave.
- Click End meeting.