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Top new Zoom features to try in 2022

Top new Zoom features to try in 2022
douglasfakler

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Zoom has quickly become the world’s go-to app for online meetings and professional communications. If you are unfamiliar with the service, check out this handy guide to get started. For returning users, we have prepared a rundown of all the latest features implemented in 2022. The added functionality and enhanced performance make this the best iteration of the program yet.

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The five tabs

Zoom’s latest update introduced five new tabs that organize each of the main functions of the app. The following list of functions and improvements will be split into five different tab categories. Tackling the tabs one at a time is the most efficient way to highlight all the new features.

Change tabs at the top of the application window

The home tab

The main page is the first thing you will see when loading the software. The expanded view of the home tab now allows you to view upcoming appointment details. With a single click, you can join any of the meetings listed on this screen. The home tab also provides the option to change your background picture. The elevated search functionality has been improved by suggesting relevant files, chats, messages, and contacts as you begin typing. To make navigation easier, a collection of keyboard shortcuts has also been added.

Get an overview of your account via the home tab

The chat tab

The first of the new tabs act as a messenger hub for all your contacts. Each person now has their own chat channel, and you can create group channels for multiple users. Each channel gives you the option of starting a meeting with the group via a right-click. There is even a personal chat channel for your notes and other storage. When chatting for extended periods or late at night, you can toggle the dark mode interface from the sidebar settings. You can also assign special importance to a chat by starring it. A star keeps the chat pinned to the top of your list of ongoing communications.

Chat with your contacts with the new messaging features

The phone tab

One of the biggest additions is the Zoom Phone add-on available to businesses who subscribe to the cloud service. Employees can make and receive phone calls on any device connected to the company network. Company extensions are supported with the virtual dial pad that enables you to enter numbers with a click or tap. Employers can see call history and use existing PSTN phone lines to connect with modern computers. Voicemail functionality is also included, so the Zoom Phone add-on is an all-in-one-telephone solution for businesses.

Make and receive calls with a Zoom Phone subscription

The meetings tab

Meetings are the bread and butter of the Zoom software. There are a variety of quality-of-life improvements to go over on this tab. For starters, you can now blur your background to conceal the space directly behind where you are sitting. You can also conceal background noise to further enhance your privacy. There is even the option to insert a PowerPoint presentation as a background overlay. To round off the accessibility features, live call transcription is a toggle away.

Once a meeting is wrapped up, the host can clip and share highlights instead of posting the full recording. The backend also features increased data protection that keeps the connection secure during calls and meetings.

Blur backgrounds and enhance your privacy during meetings

The contacts tab

This tab organizes your contacts into a convenient list. Here, you can sort, star, delete, and add new accounts you wish to connect with. The “+” button allows you to invite additional people via email. In addition to individual contacts, this tab displays the group channels you belong to.

View both your contacts and group channels in a simple list

The exciting pipeline ahead

Even though Zoom just completed this major overhaul, the company continues to expand the functions and services it provides. To get all the latest news and updates surrounding the Zoom platform, check out the latest Zoom news featuring all the fresh headlines. It seems that there’s no stopping this tech giant from securing additional market share.

douglasfakler

douglasfakler

Ever since his brother brought home the original PlayStation, Doug Fakler knew he would be a gamer for the rest of his life. He has been glued to the screen with a controller in hand for over 20 years. While he will always acknowledge that gameplay is king, he's equally interested in the stories that can be told through interactive means. This inspired him to earn a bachelor's degree in Game Design from Full Sail University in 2015.

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