# How to change background in teams?

> To change the background in Microsoft Teams, join or begin a meeting, enable the camera option, click the three-dot icon, and select background effects. Finally, choose your preferred background from the available options and click apply.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-background-in-teams/
Apps: Microsoft Teams
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a30b9d673bd5aa8e63752/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Join or begin a meeting
2. Enable 'Camera' option
3. Click on the three dot icon and select 'Background effects' option
4. Select the preferred background and click 'Apply'