Note: All participants must have the newest version of Zoom (or version 5.3.2 or higher) downloaded to their desktop or mobile app to enable participants to choose their own breakout room. Download Zoom here.
Meeting/webinar features
- Poll reports available during live session
- The meeting or webinar host will now have the option to download the full poll results when the poll is ended. This will launch their browser and begin the download of the CSV.
- Self-select Breakout Room
- The host can now create breakout rooms with the option for participants to self-select which breakout room they would like to join. If enabled, participants can move freely between breakout rooms, without needing the host’s help.
- PowerPoint Screen Share as a Virtual Background
- Users can select a PowerPoint file to use as their virtual background and move through the slides with the left and right arrows. This option is under Share Screen in the advanced options
- Virtual Background Improvements
- Virtual Background not compatible explanation
- When you are unable to use the virtual background feature, the desktop client will provide clarification, for example, the i7-5500U processor is not currently compatible with this feature.
- Studio Effects
- Users can now apply eyebrows, mustache and beard, and lip color filters as part of their video appearance. This feature is currently in beta.
- Virtual Background not compatible explanation
Webinar features
- Hyperlink support for Q&A
- Links sent in Q&A responses are now clickable by attendees.
- Q&A indicates other panelist is responding to question
- Questions will now indicate when another panelist is currently typing a response, ensuring you are not working on the same question.
- Dismissed Q&A questions hidden from attendees
- Questions dismissed by the host or panelists are now hidden from attendees view, avoiding unnecessary confusion.