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How do I view Zoom features and tools during a meeting? (desktop version)

Zoom Navigation (Desktop Client PC/MAC)

Hover mouse pointer over the bottom of the Zoom window to access the following:

  • Microphone: mute/unmute your microphone
  • Video: start/stop your webcam
  • Chat (chat bubble): join the chat discussion, pose questions, and post website URLs
  • Participants: view who else is in attendance and raise your hand
  • Share Screen: present content from your computer screen then stop sharing when finished
  • Reactions: post a clap or thumbs-up
  • Leave Meeting: leaving the meeting at the end of class
  • Closed Caption: view real-time captioning when available, if the closed caption icon is not present, click on the overflow menu "..." to access it.

Zoom meeting toolbar showing icons and their functions: mute/unmute microphone, start/stop video, view participants, open polls, open chat, share screen, record, view closed captions, use reactions, and leave meeting. Each button has a red label explaining its purpose

 

Views to Choose From

Zoom view options bar with buttons labeled Speaker View, Gallery View, and Full Screen, each marked with arrows and captions describing their functions

  • Select views from the top right corner of the Zoom window.

  • Speaker View (default):  focuses on the speaker
    Zoom meeting window showing three participants.

  • Gallery View: see everyone on camera
    Zoom gallery view showing a grid of multiple participants with different virtual backgrounds.

  • Fullscreen: Maximizes screen