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How to Blur Background on Zoom

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Learn how to blur your background in a Zoom meeting using built-in virtual background settings.

1. Start or join a Zoom meeting
Open the Zoom app and either start or join a meeting where you want to blur your background.

2. Open video settings
In the bottom-left corner of the meeting toolbar, click the [^] arrow next to the Video icon to open video options.

3. Select Blur My Background
From the list of video settings, click Blur My Background to enable the blur effect.

4. Background blur is now active
Your background will automatically appear blurred during the meeting whenever your camera is turned on.

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