Have you ever been in a meeting on Microsoft Teams where you couldn’t see all of your colleagues’ faces, hindering your ability to actively engage and connect with them? I have, and I know how frustrating it can be. But don’t worry, today I’ll be sharing some useful tips and tricks to help you view more people in Microsoft Teams.
Adjusting the Grid View
By default, Microsoft Teams displays a video grid view that allows you to see up to 9 participants at once. However, if you have a large number of participants in the meeting, this grid may not be sufficient. To see more people, you can adjust the grid view.
To do this, simply click on the “More options” (three dots) button at the top right corner of the meeting window and select “Large gallery view” from the dropdown menu. This will expand the grid view and allow you to see more participants at once. Keep in mind that the number of participants you can see will depend on your screen size and resolution.
Pin or Spotlight Participants
If there are specific participants whose video feeds you want to focus on, you can pin or spotlight them in Microsoft Teams. Pinning a participant will keep their video feed at the top of the grid view, while spotlighting a participant will make their video feed the main focus for all participants.
To pin or spotlight a participant, simply right-click on their video feed and select the “Pin” or “Spotlight” option from the context menu. You can also unpin or stop spotlighting a participant by right-clicking on their video feed again and selecting the corresponding option.
Adjusting Video Layout
In addition to adjusting the grid view, you can also customize the video layout in Microsoft Teams to see more people. This allows you to choose between different layouts, such as grid, focus, and presenter view, to best suit your needs.
To adjust the video layout, click on the “More options” (three dots) button at the top right corner of the meeting window and select “Change layout” from the dropdown menu. From here, you can select the desired video layout from the available options.
Using Dual Monitors
If you have access to dual monitors, you can utilize this setup to see more people in Microsoft Teams. By extending your display across two monitors, you can have the meeting window open on one monitor while keeping the video gallery or participant list open on the other.
This way, you can have a larger view of the meeting content while still being able to see the video feeds of all participants. Simply drag the meeting window to one monitor and the video gallery/participant list to the other monitor to set up this dual monitor configuration.
Conclusion
So there you have it! These are some tips and tricks to help you see more people in Microsoft Teams. By adjusting the grid view, pinning or spotlighting participants, adjusting the video layout, and utilizing dual monitors, you can enhance your meeting experience and better connect with your colleagues.
Remember, effective communication and collaboration are key in today’s remote work environment, and being able to see everyone’s faces is an important part of that. So go ahead and try out these techniques in your next Microsoft Teams meeting!