Virtual backgrounds
Virtual backgrounds Geneva office:
Tip: Backgrounds with "blurry" at the end of the image name create an effect of shallow depth of field, giving a more realistic look while keeping the focus on your face.
Generic office virtual backgrounds:
Change your background before a meeting starts
Your background will persist in all your meetings and calls until you change it again.
Click on the provided link to download the IFRC backgrounds to your computer.
Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded archive file (usually in your "Downloads" folder) and unzip it. On Windows: Right-click the file and select "Extract All..." On Mac: Double-click the file to automatically unzip it
Move the unzipped folder containing the backgrounds to a location on your computer where you can easily find it. For example, you might save it to your "Documents" or "Desktop" folder.
To use an image of your own as a Teams background:
Click on "More video effects".
Select "Add new".
Navigate to the IFRC backgrounds folder on your computer and choose an image to upload.
To turn off background effects, select None.
Note: If you don't see this option in the menu, the feature might not be available on your device.
Change your background during a meeting
To use an image of your own as a Teams background:
Click on "More video effects".
Select "Add new".
Navigate to the IFRC backgrounds folder on your computer and choose an image to upload.
To turn off background effects, select None.
Select Preview to see how your chosen background looks before you apply it, and then select Apply.
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