Using the App Dock
Users with access to the Zoom Essential Apps bundle can use the App Dock, a slim toolbar on the right-side of the meeting window, providing quick access to Essential Apps and other installed apps. Users can customize the apps listed in the dock, as well as control the visibility of the dock in meetings.
Learn more about the Essential Apps bundle.
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Prerequisites for using the App Dock
- Zoom desktop app
- Windows: 5.15.10 or higher*
- macOS: 5.15.10 or higher*
- Zoom Workplace Pro, Pro Plus, Business, or Business Plus account purchased through the Zoom website (zoom.us/buy)
*Note: Users on older app versions will see the previous App Dock experience, which is displayed on the right-side of the meeting window.
How to use the App Dock
During a Zoom meeting, you can add and remove Essential Apps and other installed apps in the App Dock. This allows you to have quick access to the apps you use the most.
Open and use the App Dock during a meeting
- Sign in to the desktop app.
- Start or join a meeting.
- In the meeting toolbar, click Apps
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The App Dock will appear as a window above the meeting toolbar, listing your essential apps and other added apps. - Search for a particular app and click on it to open the app in the current meeting.
- (Optional) Right-click an app in the list to view more options:
- Close App: Closes the already opened app.
- Copy Link to Share: Copies a link to the app listing page in the Marketplace.
- App Details: Opens the app listing page for this app.
- Auto-open in Meetings: Choose to automatically open this app in your meetings.
Add apps to the dock
- Sign in to the desktop app.
- Start or join a meeting.
- In the meeting toolbar, click Apps .
The App Dock will appear as a window above the meeting toolbar, listing your essential apps and other added apps. - At the bottom of the App Dock, click + Add More Apps to search for and install additional Zoom Apps.
The app icon will be added to the App Dock for easier access.