Decorate Feature in New Teams

Video Explanation

Who Can Access It?

To use this feature, you need to opt into Teams Public Preview or have a Teams Premium License.

How it works 

Before a meeting starts:  

  • On the pre-join screen, select Effects > Video effects,, and then select Decorate button. 
  • In the Background settings pane, choose a theme, and then click the Generate backgrounds button.
  • Pick one of the two options offered, or click the Generate more button if you want to see additional backgrounds.
  • When you have selected the background you want to use, click the Apply and save background button.

During a meeting: 

  1.  Select More > Effects > Video effects, and then select the Decorate button.
  2.  In the Effects pane, choose a theme, and then click the Generate backgrounds button.
  3.  Pick one of the two options offered, or click the Generate more button if you want to see additional backgrounds.
  4. When you have selected the background you want to use, click the Apply and save background button.
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