Muting Video in a Zoom Meeting

Issue/Question

How do I hide my video output during a Zoom meeting?

Environment

  • Zoom

Resolution

  1. During an ongoing meeting, move your mouse in the Zoom Conference window to show the bottom toolbar.
  2. Look for the camera icon on the bottom left. 
  3. Click the icon to toggle the mute function for your camera. The label will change from Stop Video to Start Video.
  4. Your video is now muted, and you will see a white screen containing information about your meeting, as well as options to Join Audio, Share Screen, and Invite Others.
  5. Click the icon again to restore video. The label will change from Start Video to Stop Video.

Details

Article ID: 3487
Created
Fri 3/13/20 2:09 PM
Modified
Thu 6/16/22 10:18 AM

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