How to blur background on teams?
- George Apostolov
How to blur background on teams?: step-by-step guide
Join or Begin a meeting
Click on three dot icon and select 'Background effects' option
Select 'Blur' option
Click on 'Apply'
Quick answer: To blur your background in Microsoft Teams, first join or begin a meeting. Next, click the three dot icon and select Background effects. Then, choose the Blur option and click Apply to save your settings.
About this Microsoft Teams tutorial
Obtain privacy during video calls by using the background blur feature in Microsoft Teams following four simple steps. This guide shows how to blur background on teams? in 4 steps, starting with "Join or Begin a meeting" and finishing with "Click on 'Apply'". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft Teams interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to blur background on teams??
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft Teams data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft Teams. Related guides: How to call someone on teams?, How to cancel a teams meeting? and How to change background in teams?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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