How to Make Custom Background Images Appear Correctly in Microsoft Teams

Are you struggling to make your custom background image appear correctly in Microsoft Teams? You're not alone. I've created images to the correct specification (1920 x 1080), but when I add them into Teams, a huge amount of the image is cut off, including my logo.

To remove this effect and get your custom background image to display correctly, follow these steps:

Firstly, select the More actions button (three dots) within a video call. This will open up a menu with various options. Select the Picture Effects category that you want to remove. For example, if you're struggling with shadows cutting off your image, point to Picture Effects > Shadow > No Shadow.

Each category of picture effect has a No option at the top of its menu. You can also customize the effect by clicking the Options selection at the bottom of each effect menu. This will allow you to make custom adjustments to the shadow or reflection effect.

If you don't see the Picture Tools or Format tabs, double-click the picture to ensure that you've selected it correctly. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the Picture Styles group, select Picture Effects. You can then choose from a range of options, including No Shadow and No Reflection, to remove any unwanted effects.

If you're still having trouble, try saving your document into a format such as *.docx or *.xlsx instead of an earlier file format such as *.doc or *.xls, and then try again. This may resolve the issue and allow your custom background image to display correctly.

Microsoft Teams will also have a few default backgrounds available for you to choose from. Simply click on the background that you'd like to use, and it will be applied to your video call.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to make your custom background images appear correctly in Microsoft Teams. No more cut-off logos or lost details – just a professional-looking virtual meeting space with your own unique image.

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