(Pocket-Lint) – Like Zoom, the Microsoft team is constantly improving with new updates to help us work and communicate remotely. One such update is the ability to add backgrounds to your calls to hide the clutter and clutter of your world or just add some jazz stuff.
If you’re wondering how to add background to your calls, you’ve come to the right place We are going to show you how to select a new call background and which background to use for best results.
How to blur your background in Microsoft teams
If you don’t necessarily want to use a fake background, the team has the answer if the people on your call don’t want to see your kids hang out or look less than your professional backdrop.
Using a basic setting you can obscure your call background by keeping yourself in focus.
The process of blurring your background is simple enough. When you start a call to teams, you’ll see a purple slider next to the video option. Use that slider to blur your webcam background before the call starts
If you are already in a call, you can hover your cursor at the bottom of the call window and you will see a menu icon. Click on it and select the “Blur My Background” option.
Using a default team background
If background blurring doesn’t cut it completely, you can go one step further with the default backgrounds available within the team. There are several backgrounds to choose from in the general office scene or something more luxurious.
It’s also easy enough to use a pre-installed team background. When you’re connecting a call to teams, you’ll see an option with a slider next to the camera icon. Using it you can turn on the virtual background and then you will have the ability to select the background of your choice.
How to use your own backgrounds in Microsoft teams
It is now possible to add your own custom images from your PC and use them as a background for your Microsoft team call. You can select the defaults or click “Add New” and upload your own files.
Microsoft has an excellent selection Pictures available for download here But if you have access to your own personal photos, you can use them instead.
Add your picture
To add your own pictures, click the Add New button, find the appropriate folder on your PC and upload them. Images need to be a good size for best results – 1920 x 1080 seems like a smart choice. They must be JPG or PNG.
Once uploaded, you can only follow the same procedure that you want to choose a default image. Click on the slider next to the camera icon and the default images should appear as normal. Scroll through them and you will see what you have added. Choose the one you want and you’re away.
Family members
We’ve already put together a list of the best backgrounds to use for zoom calls, so it makes sense to recommend some good backgrounds for the team to use as well.
Of course, your Microsoft team calls may be a bit more professional, mostly work calls, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use some classic imagery to make things more interesting.
Space and our earth
NASA has all kinds Great picture Which are available for download and use. Includes shots from those photos Earth Observatory And International Space Station. Great view of our world that will create a great background for your calls.
The story of the doll
Something beautiful comes in the form of this classic Pixar scene from Toy Story. Immediately recognized and not likely to bother anyone. What more could you want?
Everything is fine
Classic memes are perfectly suited to the insanity that is unfolding in the world at the moment. Hopefully, your meetings will be better if you can start with a smile. It may not be the most professional team background, but it is definitely a good one.
Lego
There is Lego Some gorgeous pictures available for download And use as background. They have a nice Lego theme as you would expect and a variety of fun scenes that will help show off your fun side.
A quiet scene
A more believable view of a tidy office space that could easily be your home. Or at least it would be if you wanted to pretend that when you were on your team call.
Business as usual
Nothing to see here. Just a man and his banana. Perfect backdrop fodder if you ask us.
Bright spark
Put yourself in the right place with this and you will see that you have really got some brilliant ideas. If nothing else you will bring some heinous glory to the meeting.
Minecraft
Another classically inspired Microsoft view. This time a little more blocky, but still great. If you like it, you can do better by getting some snaps from the great Minecraft with RTX beta.
Beautiful house
If your backdrop is a touch of clutter, how about a view that implies that your home is made up of a much cleaner and more orderly environment. This beautiful living room is bound to convey an organized and collected mind – ready to go into business.
Find Nemo
Was it enough to stay on dry land? How about the view below the sea? This photo is taken from Finding Nemo and it is definitely a cool view of the ocean which is to be expected that people will dream of a pleasant trip to the beach.
Empty office
Use this backdrop to show your dedication to taking the business seriously that looks like you’re actually in trouble going to the office, yourself. We’re not sure if it’s an efficient use of office lighting or resources, but it does look professional
A clean office background
Another custom team background that is bound to give a professional air while creating a beautiful scene that is not confusing, not too chaotic or terrifying in general.
Windows XP background
If you use Microsoft Teams, it may seem appropriate to use a Windows wallpaper as your backdrop, which is more recognizable than this classic view of the obscure days of Windows XP. The operating system may be long dead, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the scenery.
The moon
By holding your Microsoft team meeting from the surface of the moon, you are pretending to do the final work of social distance. Just remember, in space, no one will hear your screams but they will definitely hear them in teams.
Confused boyfriend meme
Another meme, another team background. Hopefully, the confused boyfriend won’t be too confused for the rest of the people in your call. Another that may not be the most professional background, but is bound to get one or two throws.
Everything is fine
Classic memes are perfectly suited to the insanity that is unfolding in the world at the moment. Hopefully, your meetings will be better if you can start with a smile. It may not be the most professional team background, but it is definitely a good one.
Simpson’s living room
Show off your slightly more humorous side with a custom backdrop from the instantly recognized cartoon family home. Then when the call is over you can go and get a cold dough from the fridge.
Office
A probably more professional background, but one that still has some humor comes from the office in the form of this image. At first glance, it looks like a standard office background, but it is much more. Fans of the show are forced to approve.
The bridge
Show off your inner geek with a clear view of the Star Trek universe. Engage in your calls and look for trekkers, including admirers of your custom background.
Rebel bases
If you’re a fan of Star Wars more than Star Trek, don’t be discouraged because there are other options open to you. This is like a background that features a scene of a rebel base.
This is a team background that was submitted to Microsoft by one of the users. We love it. Definitely going to be many eyes look back at the collar with this one.
Writes Adrian Willings.
