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Newcomer
August 20, 2022
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If I don’t see microphone options, am I muted?

I am attending my first zoom event, and I don’t see any sort of microphone option. I wish there was something confirming that I am muted. Does anyone know if the lack of any sort of mic display means that no one can hear me? I completely muted my computer mic after a minute but I’m just curious.

    ExpertswhoJohn
    Community Super Champion | Customer
    September 24, 2026

    hi ​@LilyElderling

    it does depend how you join a webinar or meeting.

    If you joined with the browser then your browser may not have connected the microphone or camera.
    If you are in a zoom workplace app then the mic is bottom left.
    If it looks like this then no mic is being used
     

    ​​​​click join audio​​​

     If you join a webinar and sometimes in meetings the host may stop you turning on your microphone.

    It is always best to ask in chat.

    all the best

     

    John

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    Bri
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    August 26, 2022

    Hi @LilyElderling, and welcome to the Zoom Community! If you do not see the mic option, that usually means that the host has not allowed participants to unmute themselves. 

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    Newcomer
    March 10, 2024

    At least, use a symbol for that like other platforms. Its very inconvenient if one can't figure out by just looking at the screen whether he/she is muted or not.

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    Newcomer
    March 12, 2024

    Seconding this. I need a clear visual indicator that I am muted and whether I am on camera.

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    ExpertswhoJohn
    Community Super Champion | Customer
    Community Super Champion | Customer
    September 24, 2026

    hi ​@LilyElderling

    it does depend how you join a webinar or meeting.

    If you joined with the browser then your browser may not have connected the microphone or camera.
    If you are in a zoom workplace app then the mic is bottom left.
    If it looks like this then no mic is being used
     

    ​​​​click join audio​​​

     If you join a webinar and sometimes in meetings the host may stop you turning on your microphone.

    It is always best to ask in chat.

    all the best

     

    John

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