In Microsoft Teams (free), you can switch your views during a video call. 

  1. To switch views during a video call:

    • On mobile: Select More actions More options button, then select either Meeting views or Change layout.

    • On desktop: Select Change view Gallery view button.

  2. Select the option you would like:

    • Gallery  Gallery view button  view - This is the default view when joining a meeting on desktop or mobile.

    • Large gallery Large gallery view button  view - This will show up to 49 participants, in a 7x7 arrangement. This option is available when at least ten people have their cameras turned on.   

      Large gallery view is currently not available in Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11.

    • Together mode  Together mode button - This layout gives your call the feel of everyone working together in a virtual space. Together mode is available when there are at least five people in the meeting. 

  3. You can change your view at any time during the video call.

Learn more about what you can do during a meeting in Teams.

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