How to remove background on teams

Hi @Kelsey Scott 

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A. 

It sounds like you're trying to remove a photo you previously uploaded as a background in Microsoft Teams. I’m happy to guide you through the process. 

Currently, Teams doesn’t offer an in-app option to delete uploaded backgrounds, but you can remove them manually by following these steps: 

1. Close and sign out of Microsoft Teams. 
2. Open File Explorer and go to: C:\Users<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Teams\Backgrounds\Uploads 
3. Delete the images you no longer want. 
4. Restart Teams. The deleted background will no longer appear in your background options. 

And these're steps to change or remove background before and during a meeting: 

**Before a meeting: **

1. Go to your Teams calendar and select a meeting. 
2. Click Join. 
3. On the pre-join screen, select Video effects. 
4. To blur your background, click the dropdown next to Blur and choose Standard blur or Portrait blur. 
5. To use a background image: 
   • Select one from the available options, or 
   • Click More video effects > Add new to upload your own (.JPG, .PNG, or .BMP). 

Note: If you don’t see these options, the feature may not be supported on your device. 

During a meeting: 

1. In the meeting toolbar, select More actions (⋯) > Video effects and settings. 
2. Choose Video effects. 
3. Select a Teams background or click Add new to upload your own. 
4. Use Preview to see how it looks before applying. 
5. Click Apply to confirm. 

I hope this helps you get the assistance you need quickly and effectively!  

If you need any further guidance, feel free to let me know.  

Best regards, 

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Hi @Kelsey Scott  

Hope things are running smoothly on your end. 

Following up on the support thread we've been working on. I hope the information I shared in my previous answer resolve the issue you were facing. If you are still facing the same issue or need assistance with anything else, kindly respond to this email, and I will be happy to help. 

We want to make sure everything is working as expected and that your experience remains uninterrupted. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the troubleshooting process.  

I look forward to hearing from you soon. 

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Good day @Kelsey Scott  

I hope you are having a great day 

I'm reaching out again to follow up on your issue and check if everything has been resolved. My goal is to ensure your experience remains smooth and hassle-free. If you're still encountering any problems or have run into new challenges, please let me know which steps you're currently stuck on and happy to provide further help whenever you need it.  

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