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Zoom Functions & Features
This page covers guides to the resources and features you may come across in Zoom. You can use the link navigation to the left to quickly jump to a specific section. Use the bar at the top of this page to go to a different page topic.
Control Panel
Control Panel
Host Control Panel
Host Control Panel
HOST CONTROL PANEL KEY
A. | Audio
Mute/unmute, and change your audio settings.
B. | Video
Enable/disable your video, and change your video settings.
C. | Participants
A list view of meeting attendees.
D. | Chat
An in-meeting chat forum for live communication.
E. | React
Emoticons to react/communicate without speaking verbally.
F. | Share
Share your screen so meeting attendees can view your display with you.
G. | Host Tools
Tools for managing meetings & participants (i.e., managing participant privileges, controlling screen sharing, etc.)
H. | AI Companion
Generative AI assistant designed to help users with various tasks during & after meetings.
I. | Meeting Info
Information on the meeting, such as time, duration, etc.
J. | Apps
In-meeting integrations that bring third-party applications directly into Zoom meetings.
K. | More
Additional meeting management options for hosts
L. | End Meeting
End the meeting for all participants OR leave the meeting session.
GUEST CONTROL PANEL KEY
A. | Audio
Mute/unmute, and change your audio settings.
B. | Video
Enable/disable your video, and change your video settings.
C. | Participants
A list view of meeting attendees.
D. | Chat
An in-meeting chat forum for live communication.
E. | React
Emoticons to react/communicate without speaking verbally.
F. | Share
Share your screen so meeting attendees can view your display with you.
G. | Meeting Info
Information on the meeting, such as time, duration, etc.
H. | Apps
In-meeting integrations that bring third-party applications directly into Zoom meetings.
I. | More
Additional meeting management options for hosts
J. | Leave Meeting
Leave the meeting, or in some cases, the breakout room.
Guest Control Panel
Guest Control Panel
Waiting Room(s)
Waiting Room(s)
Waiting Room
Waiting Room
Your instructor may use Zoom’s Waiting Room feature to manage when students can enter the meeting.
If you join a Zoom session early, you might see a message saying: “Waiting for the host to start the meeting." This means the host hasn’t yet opened the room (see Figure 1).
Once the host starts the meeting or admits participants individually, you'll be let in. You may also see a message stating "Host has joined. we've let them know you're here." (see Figure 1a).
This feature helps keep class sessions secure and gives instructors time to prepare before everyone joins.
Figure 1
Figure 1a
Breakout Room(s)
Breakout Room(s)
TOP: Figure 2 BOTTOM: Figure 2a
Breakout Room
Breakout Room
During a Zoom class, your instructor might use Breakout Rooms to split the group into smaller sessions for discussions, group work, or other activities.
When it's time to join a breakout room, you’ll see a pop-up window inviting you to enter; Click Join to be sent to your assigned group (see Figure 2). While in a breakout room, you can talk and collaborate just like in the main Zoom session.
When time is almost up, you’ll get a countdown message letting you know the breakout room is closing soon and you’ll be returned to the main meeting. You can wait for the timer to end to be redirected automatically, or click Leave Breakout Room to leave early (see Figure 2a).
If you ever need help while in a breakout room, use the Ask for Help button to alert the host.
Having trouble? Contact the Technology & Media Service Desk at 585-389-2111 or tmsd@naz.edu
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