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How to Turn Off Your Zooom Webcam and Microphone

    To turn off your video on a Zoom call, click the “Stop Video” button on the toolbar near the bottom-left corner of the Zoom call window. You can also press Alt+V on a PC to turn your webcam on or off.

    Turn off Zoom video

    While Zoom isn’t sending your video to other people, you’ll see a camera icon with a red slash through it. Other people won’t be able to see you.

    How to Mute Your Microphone

    To mute yourself on a Zoom call, move your mouse to the lower-left corner of the Zoom call window and click the “Mute” button. You can also press Alt+M on a PC, or tap the Space bar to mute and unmute yourself.

    Turn off Zoom microphone

    While Zoom is muted, you’ll see a microphone icon with a red slash through it. Other people won’t be able to hear you.