5 best Zoom features every user must try

Team Udayavani, Apr 13, 2020, 3:29 PM IST

Due to Covid-19 lockdown, many are working from home and relying on video conferencing applications. At present, the video conferencing app that has become quite popular is Zoom.

For those considering Zoom must try these five features

Background change
You can replace the space behind you with an image of your choice. Open Zoom app, go to in-app settings, choose virtual background, and select the image you want. You can choose from the preset themes or upload your own.

Appearance touch-up
In video settings menu, you can toggle Touch Up My Appearance, filter on the camera that smooth lines, eliminates blemishes, and makes you look a bit more better in video calls.

Zoom web client
Zoom has a web client for those who only ever need to join other people’s meetings. It is simple to use and runs with minimal need for the user to change settings.

Record
Zoom allows users to record their video conferences. To record a videoconference, go to settings, then recordings and toggle the button to start.

Screen sharing
One can also share screen with friends in a Zoom call. At the toolbar, click on share screen icon to enable the feature.