How Do I Control Zoom on My Laptop?

You can control Zoom on your laptop using the Zoom desktop app or the Zoom web portal.

Using the Zoom Desktop App

Open the Zoom app: Click on the Zoom icon in your taskbar or launch it from your Applications folder.
Join or start a meeting: You can join a meeting by entering the meeting ID or clicking on a meeting link. To start a meeting, click on the "New Meeting" button.
Control your audio and video: Use the microphone and camera icons to mute or unmute your audio and turn your video on or off.
Manage participants: You can see who is in the meeting and control their access using the "Participants" panel.
Share your screen: Click on the "Share Screen" button to share your entire screen, a specific window, or a whiteboard.
Use chat: You can send messages to all participants or to specific individuals using the "Chat" panel.
Record the meeting: Click on the "Record" button to start recording the meeting.
End the meeting: Click on the "End Meeting" button to leave the meeting.

Log in to the Zoom web portal: Visit the Zoom website and log in using your Zoom account credentials.
Manage meetings: You can schedule, start, and manage your meetings from the web portal.
Control meeting settings: You can adjust meeting settings like audio, video, and recording options from the web portal.
Access recordings: You can access recordings of your past meetings from the web portal.
Manage your account: You can update your profile, manage your account settings, and access other account features from the web portal.

Keyboard shortcuts: Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly control Zoom features. For example, you can use Alt + A to mute or unmute your audio and Alt + V to turn your video on or off.
Customize your settings: You can customize your Zoom settings to suit your preferences. For example, you can change your background, set a custom profile picture, and adjust audio and video settings.