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Anonymous
2024-06-27T02:59:56+00:00

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I have a custom background image in Teams.

When I'm taking calls on laptop I have it on. works fine.

When I take calls in conference room, I turn it off so all people in the room are on camera.
So I set the background = none

Problem statement:

Next time I have a call on laptop turning back on my background is timeconsuming process. Often it needs to be set quickly when you log into a meeting and it just cant be with the current UX. Here's what I need to do before joining the call

  • Click the 'Effects and avatars' link below my camera preview
  • Click the 'More video effects'
    (because the options shown for backgrounds only shows first few default ones and not my custom uploaded one)
  • Now the left side bar opens up and shows some more backgrounds but not all, so I need to
  • Click the 'show all' ...
  • But as there are a lot of default MS ones I now need to
  • Scroll to the bottom of the backgrounds list
  • (Finally) click my default background

Now I can join the meeting which I'm already late for .....

Solution Options
A. Allow us to show custom background FIRST in the list of backgrounds. That will cut out most steps

B: Sort list of background by most recently used first. Same result as above

C. Allow deletion of the MS background

D: Have a quick switch between our personal meeting profiles, which can then also set the Audio and Camera to be used.

Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams for business | Meetings and calls | Change backgrounds

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-27T03:33:56+00:00

    Hello MarkMcP,

    I am a Microsoft user like you, providing solutions to community members; I am NOT a Microsoft employee.

    Thank you for sharing your query and possible solutions, however are you recommending that Microsoft effect these solutions in future updates? I just need more clarity so I can assist you promptly MarkMcP.

    -Stephen N.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-27T04:32:48+00:00

    I'm suggesting some options to resolve this problem. If MS takes one of them up great, or if they provide another solution to the problem fine.
    Or if someone else can advise another way to quickly set my background back to our custom picture in the existing system then thats fine too.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-27T04:53:09+00:00

    Thank you for the clarification Mark, I totally understand your frustration with the current process for switching back to your custom background in Teams. Here's a breakdown of your suggestions and some additional ideas:

    Your Proposed Solutions: A. Prioritize Custom Background: This would be the most efficient solution, showing your custom background first in the list. B. Sort by Recent Use: Sorting backgrounds by recent use would also be helpful, placing your custom background near the top for faster selection. C. Delete Default Backgrounds: While Microsoft might not allow complete deletion, they could offer the option to hide unused default backgrounds. D. Meeting Profiles: The ability to switch between meeting profiles containing background, audio, and camera settings would be very convenient.

    Additional Ideas: A. Keyboard Shortcut: Assigning a keyboard shortcut specifically for switching to your custom background could significantly speed up the process. B. Pin Custom Background: A "pin" functionality could allow you to keep your custom background at the top of the list for easy access.

    Microsoft considers user feedback when prioritizing future updates for Teams. Here's how you can suggest these improvements:

    1. Open the Microsoft Teams app.
    2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
    3. Go to "Settings" and then select "Help & feedback."
    4. Click on "Report a problem" or "Suggest a feature."
    5. Clearly describe the issue you're facing and propose your preferred solution (e.g., prioritizing custom backgrounds, keyboard shortcut).

    While waiting for potential updates, here are some workarounds you can try: Leave Teams Open: If you know you have back-to-back calls, consider keeping Teams open with your custom background already selected. Remember Scrolling Position: Once you locate your custom background, note its position in the list. This might help you find it faster in subsequent calls.

    By providing feedback and utilizing workarounds, you can hopefully improve your experience with managing backgrounds in Microsoft Teams Mark.

    Hope this helps

    -Stephen N.

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