zoom Help
Welcome to the Zoom Help page
There are a number of different questions addressed on this page. You can either scroll down to see them all, or click on one of the elements in the list below to bring you directly to that section.
The Basics
How do I access Zoom?
Downloading and installing Zoom (video - 3 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I make a recurring meeting?
Making and sharing a recurring Zoom meeting (video - 4 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I prevent Zoombombing?
Changing settings to prevent Zoomboming (video - 8 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Waiting Room settings (video - 3 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Advanced Audio and Video
How do I use more than 1 camera?
Using Two Webcams in a Zoom video (video - 4 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I reduce background noise?
Suppress background noise (video - 3 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Sharing with the Room
How do I enable screen sharing?
Turning on Screen Sharing (video - 4 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I share files in Zoom?
Sharing files with the room (video - 3 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Using PowerPoint slides as a virtual background (video - 3 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I write on a file I'm sharing?
Annotating in Zoom (video - 6 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I focus the room on just one person's video?
Using spotlight video to focus on one participant (video - 2 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Is there a better way to annotate?
Using a smart phone or a tablet (video - 6 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Recording
Am I allowed to record my Zoom meeting?
Creating disclaimers and consent in Zoom (video - 5 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Why You Should Get Consent when Recording (text): Law360 Analysis
How do I share a recording with my students?
Saving to the Cloud and Uploading to YouTube (video - 10 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Saving Locally and Uploading to YouTube (video - 8 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Breakout Rooms
How do I create a breakout room?
Creating breakout rooms in Zoom (video - 6 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I make breakout rooms before the meeting?
Pre-assign participants to breakout rooms (video - 8 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Create a CSV File to pre-assign participants (video - 5 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
Reports and Feedback
How do I make polls in Zoom?
Polling in Zoom (video - 6 mins): CDI Team YouTube video
How do I take attendance in Zoom?
Getting attendance and polling reports (video - 4 mins): CDI Team YouTube video