How to Blur Background in Microsoft Teams

Learn how to blur your background during Microsoft Teams meetings with this quick guide. Blurring your background helps reduce distractions and maintain privacy while on video calls. Once you join a meeting, you can access the blur settings by clicking on the 'More options' menu. From there, go to 'Video effects and settings' to find different background blur options. You’ll typically see two main choices: 'Portrait blur' and 'Standard blur'. Portrait blur focuses on your face while softly blurring everything else in the background, providing a more professional look. Standard blur simply blurs the entire area around you without enhancing focus. These options are available whether or not your camera is enabled during the meeting, and changes can be made live. Ensure your Microsoft Teams app is updated to the latest version for access to all background effect features. For more support and documentation, visit [https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-t...](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-t...) Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:13 Joining the meeting and opening video settings 0:25 Accessing blur options 0:31 Difference between portrait and standard blur 0:48 Conclusion #teamsblur #microsoftteams #videomeeting #virtualbackground #blurbackground #teamsvideo #productivitytips #ms365