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How to Mute Zoom
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Virtual meetings already belong to our everyday working routine, and Zoom is one of the apps that is most commonly associated with such meetings and calls. Mastering its mute functions is essential for smooth, uninterrupted sessions. Learn how to mute on Zoom in order to ensure that you're heard when needed and silent when necessary.
How to mute a Zoom meeting on a PC
How to mute yourself before the meeting (Zoom desktop client for Windows or macOS)
How to mute yourself during the meeting (Zoom desktop client for Windows or macOS)
How to mute yourself using keyboard shortcuts
How to mute yourself by default for all Zoom meetings
Note! Using push-to-talk
How to mute others
Although lacking the role of a host or co-host restricts your ability to mute other speaker or speakers in the Zoom meeting, you still retain the autonomy to control your own audio experience by following these steps:
You can also achieve a similar outcome through the following methods:
How to mute a Zoom meeting on a mobile
How to mute yourself using the Zoom mobile app (Android or iOS)
How to mute yourself using keyboard shortcuts (iOS only)
If you happen to be utilizing an iOS device in conjunction with a keyboard, you have the option to employ the convenient keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A to swiftly toggle between muting and unmuting your audio during your Zoom meeting.
How to mute others
Also, using a mobile phone, you will not have the option to mute others unless you are the meeting host or have been granted permission by the host. But you can use the steps described earlier for the desktop to completely mute or reduce the sound of the meeting.
How to mute a meeting as a host
Using the Zoom desktop client (Windows or macOS)
In your capacity as the host or co-host, initiate the Zoom desktop client on your Windows or macOS device.
Locate and click on the Participants option situated on the bottom toolbar of the Zoom interface.
Subsequently, you have two options for muting participants: either scroll through the participant list, select a specific participant's name, and then click on Mute to silence their audio individually, or opt to mute all participants simultaneously by clicking on Mute all located at the bottom of the Participants sidebar.
To reverse the mute action and allow participants to speak again, simply revisit the same options and click on them again.
Using keyboard shortcuts
Employ convenient keyboard shortcuts to manage participant muting. Press Alt + M on Windows or Linux during the meeting to mute or unmute all participants or Command(⌘) + Control + M to mute and Command(⌘) + Control + U to unmute all participants on macOS.
Muting others (Android or iOS)
Launch the Zoom app on your Android or iOS device and enter the meeting as the host or co-host.
Navigate to the bottom toolbar and select the Participants option.
Similar to the desktop client, you can individually mute participants by selecting their name from the participant list and choosing the Mute option, or opt for a blanket muting of all participants by clicking the three dots icon at the bottom right corner and selecting Mute all.
To restore participants' ability to speak, repeat the same steps and select the appropriate options again.
Mute others on entry (available on zoom.us only)
As the meeting host, you have the capability to set all participants to be muted upon entry, providing a streamlined approach to managing audio disruptions.
Access the Zoom web portal by signing in, then navigate to the Settings section followed by the Meeting tab.
Within the Schedule Meeting options, activate the Mute all participants when they join a meeting feature to automatically mute all participants upon their entry into the meeting.
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Summary
Zoom's mute functions are integral to managing online interactions effectively. With these steps, you can navigate through any virtual meeting with ease. Pairing Zoom with tools like Movavi Screen Recorder further enhances your control over digital communication, ensuring you never miss a beat. Whether you're a participant or host, these tips on how to mute Zoom will help you maintain the perfect balance of silence and speech in the virtual world.
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Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.
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