When you join a Zoom meeting hosted by another user, you are considered a participant, unless the original host adds you as a co-host or transfers host controls to you. The user who scheduled the meeting or was selected to be the alternative host (if the host is unable to join) will have host controls . Learn more about roles in a meeting .
Windows | macOS | Linux
Use Zoom AI features in a meeting
During a meeting, participants can access Zoom AI features by hovering over the AI icon meeting summary , which captures key points and action items, and meeting questions , which allows participants to ask questions about the meeting content. If the host has not enabled Zoom AI features, participants can send a request directly to the host to start them by hovering over the AI icon Ask host to start Zoom AI .
Participants can also use My Notes take notes during a meeting and enhance them with a transcript.
Access the meeting controls toolbar
After joining a meeting on the Zoom desktop app, participants can access features in the meeting controls toolbar at the bottom of the meeting window.
Available participant controls in the meeting controls toolbar Note : The options listed here are based on the default order and the placement of your controls may vary depending on customization and usage. Some controls may not be available to you if the meeting host or an admin on your account has disabled a feature, if your Zoom plan is not supported, or if your device is not supported.
Join Audio Audio Click the up arrow icon Audio to change the microphone and speaker Zoom is currently using on your computer, leave computer audio, and access all audio options in Zoom settings. Tip : Use the following keyboard shortcuts to mute or unmute yourself. You can also use push to talk if you want to unmute yourself by holding the spacebar.
Windows: Alt + A macOS: Command (⌘ ) + Shift + A Video Click the up arrow icon Video to change the camera selection, quickly blur your background, and manage all other video and effects settings. Participants Participants list to view who's currently in the meeting and invite other participants . Click the ellipsis icon next to your display name to access additional options:
Chat Chat panel to chat with others in the meeting .React meeting reactions , such as emojis or the raise hand feature, to share feedback. These reactions are shown on your video panel and next to your name in the Participants list.Click the up arrow icon React to manage reaction settings or remove this option from the meeting controls toolbar. Share sharing your screen (if enabled by the host). You can select the desktop or application you want to share. When you are screen sharing, floating controls will appear at the top of your screen, but you can drag the toolbar to another location.
Click the up arrow icon Share to manage screen share behavior or remove this option from the meeting controls toolbar. More : Click More to view additional options that aren’t available on the meeting controls toolbar. You can drag and drop options from the More menu into your toolbar.
Record Record to this computer : Depending on the host's settings , you may be able to record to your computer . Request to record to this computer : The host will need to give you permission to record. Clicking this option will send a request to the host to allow you to record to your computer.Request host to record to the cloud : Clicking this option will send a request to the host to start cloud recording . Participants do not have access to start cloud recordings.Transcript : Open the Transcript panel to view the meeting transcript.Captions automated or manual captions if available.Docs Zoom Canvas doc from within the meeting.Whiteboards Zoom Whiteboard from within the meeting.Apps Zoom Apps panel to use Marketplace Apps directly in the meeting.Meeting info Transfer to room : Transfer this meeting to a Zoom Room.Settings Settings panel to manage your personal in-meeting settings. Settings in this menu are only applicable to you and do not change other participants' meeting experience:
Video & effects : Switch your camera selection, touch up your appearance, choose a new virtual background, and more.Audio : Manage speaker and microphone settings, or choose a different microphone mode.Display and controls : Manage your personal display settings for the meeting, including theme and dark right panel, keep the meeting controls visible, show chat previews, and more.Recording : Update your recording preferences and storage.Share screen : Customize screen sharing behavior. Accessibility : Customize the closed captioning font size, font type, and text position, and choose whether to always show captions in meetings and webinars without needing to enable them each time. Reset : Reset the toolbar options to the default placement.Leave : Leave the meeting. Only the host can end the meeting for all participants.
Android | iOS
Use Zoom AI features in a meeting
During a meeting, participants can access Zoom AI features by tapping the AI icon meeting summary , which captures key points and action items, and meeting questions , which allows participants to ask questions about the meeting content. If the host has not enabled Zoom AI features, participants can send a request directly to the host to start them by tapping the AI icon Ask host to start Zoom AI .
Participants can also use My Notes take notes during a meeting and enhance them with a transcript.
Access the meeting controls toolbar
After joining a meeting on the Zoom mobile app, participants can access features in the meeting controls toolbar at the bottom of the meeting window. You may have to tap the screen for the meeting controls to appear.
To always show meeting controls:
In the meeting controls toolbar, tap More . Tap Settings . Tap Meeting settings . Tap the Always show meeting controls toggle to enable it. Available participant controls in the meeting controls toolbar Note : The options listed here are based on the default order and the placement of your controls may vary depending on customization and usage. Some controls may not be available to you if the meeting host or an admin on your account has disabled a feature, if your Zoom plan is not supported, or if your device is not supported.
Join audio Unmute Mute Stop video Start video Note : When using the mobile app for Android or iOS, your video will automatically turn off if you switch away from Zoom to another app or your home screen.Chat Chat panel to chat with others in the meeting .More : Click More to view additional options that aren’t available on the meeting controls toolbar.
Raise hand and emoji reactionsParticipants Participants panel to view who's currently in the meeting and invite other participants . Tap your display name to access additional options to rename yourself or mute/unmute your audio.Start share screen share . You will be able to select what you want to share, such as your screen, photos, or a website URL.Record start cloud recording .Show captions automated or manual captions if available.Transcript : Open the Transcript panel to view the meeting transcript.Apps Apps panel to use Marketplace Apps directly in the meeting.Transfer to room : Transfer this meeting to a Zoom Room.Meeting info Settings Settings panel to manage your personal in-meeting settings. Settings in this menu are only applicable to you and do not change other participants' meeting experience:
Meeting settings : Manage meeting experience settings, including always showing meeting controls, show or hide self view, stop incoming video, and more.Video & effects : Touch up your appearance, choose a new virtual background , configure filters , or use an avatar .Audio : Access microphone modes, such as noise removal or original sound for musicians.Language and captions : Set the primary speaking language of the meeting.Zoom Rooms : Connect to a nearby Zoom Room .Leave : Leave the meeting. Only the host can end the meeting for all participants.
Web App
Access the meeting controls toolbar
After joining a meeting on the Zoom Web App, participants can access features in the meeting controls toolbar at the bottom of the meeting window.
Available participant controls in the meeting controls toolbar Note : The options listed here are based on the default order and the placement of your controls may vary depending on customization and usage. Some controls may not be available to you if the meeting host or an admin on your account has disabled a feature or if your Zoom plan is not supported.
Join Audio Unmute Mute Click the up arrow icon Audio to change the microphone and speaker Zoom is currently using on your computer, leave computer audio, and access all audio options in Zoom settings. Video Click the up arrow icon Video to change the camera selection, blur your background, and manage all other video and effects settings. Participants Participants list to view who's currently in the meeting and invite other participants . Hover over your display name and click More to access additional options:
Chat Chat panel to chat with others in the meeting .React meeting reactions , such as emojis or the raise hand feature, to share feedback. These reactions are shown on your video panel and next to your name in the Participants list.Share sharing your screen (if enabled by the host). You can select the desktop or application you want to share. When you are screen sharing, floating controls will appear at the top of your screen, but you can drag the toolbar to another location.Zoom AI meeting questions , in the meeting. Click one of the preset options or enter your own prompt. If the host has not enabled Zoom AI features, participants can send a request directly to the host to start them by clicking the AI icon Request access for meeting questions .More : Click More to view additional options that aren’t available on the meeting controls toolbar. You can drag and drop options from the More menu into your toolbar.
Record start cloud recording .Show Captions automated or manual captions if available.Whiteboards Zoom Whiteboard from within the meeting.Start /Stop Incoming Video : Allows you to disable incoming participant videos. This can be used in order to preserve bandwidth and improve the quality of your meeting experience.Settings Settings menu to manage your personal in-meeting settings . Settings in this menu are only applicable to you and do not change other participants' meeting experience.Reset : Reset the toolbar options to the default placement.Leave : Leave the meeting. Only the host can end the meeting for all participants.