How To: Blur or Change Your Background in Teams

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Learn how to blur your background or replace it with an image in Teams meetings, including a picture of your own.

Before you join

On the join screen, select Effects and avatars (or Background filters) and pick Blur or an image.

During a meeting

1

Open effects

Select More (…) > Video effects and settings (or the arrow next to the camera button).

2

Pick a background

Choose Blur, an image, or + Add new to upload your own picture.

3

Apply

Select Apply. It stays for your future meetings until you change it.

  • Keep custom backgrounds professional for work and classes.
  • Blur works best with good lighting and a plain area behind you.

Get help

Still need help? Submit a request through Microsoft Teams, call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170, or visit Miller Hall 226.