How to Use Spotlight on Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Use Spotlight on Zoom: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's meeting room, hover your mouse cursor over the video of the participant you wish to spotlight.
After that, click the 'More Options' button at the top-right corner of the participant's video.
Select 'Spotlight For Everyone' from the list of options.
The selected participant will instantly become the primary speaker as the Spotlight feature is activated.
Once done, click 'Remove Spotlight' to return to the original meeting setup.
Quick answer: To use Spotlight on Zoom, hover over the participant's video, click the More Options button, and select Spotlight For Everyone to make them the primary speaker. Once finished, click Remove Spotlight to return to the original meeting setup.
About this Zoom tutorial
Highlight a meeting participant on Zoom as the primary speaker and remove the spotlight when finished. This guide shows how to use Spotlight on Zoom in 5 steps, starting with "On Zoom's meeting room, hover your mouse cursor over the video of the participant you w..." and finishing with "Once done, click 'Remove Spotlight' to return to the original meeting setup". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use Spotlight on Zoom?
5 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 Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Use the Annotate Feature in Zoom As a Participant, How to Use the Zoom Whiteboard and How to Zoom in Miro. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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