Set Up PowerPoint as Virtual Background

  1. Start Your Zoom Meeting
    • Open Zoom and start the meeting you’ve scheduled or join the one you’ve invited others to.
  2. Share Screen with PowerPoint as Virtual Background
    • Click Share Screen in the Zoom toolbar.
    • Select the Advanced tab at the top.
    • Choose Slides as Virtual Background and click Share.
  3. Select Your PowerPoint File
    • Browse and open the PowerPoint file you want to use.
    • Zoom will process the slides and integrate them into your video feed.
  4. Position Yourself in the Slide
    • Your video will appear in front of the slides. You can click and drag yourself around the slide to reposition, or resize yourself as needed.

Tips for Better Presentation

  • Prepare Your PowerPoint
    • Keep the design simple to ensure you’re not obscuring important content.
    • Test the visibility of your slides in Zoom before the actual meeting.
  • Adjust Video Settings
    • Ensure your lighting is good and that your webcam is properly positioned for clear video.
  • Practice Navigation
    • Familiarize yourself with advancing and going back through the slides using the Zoom controls.