You can mute your microphone so that no one in the meeting can hear you speak, or to ensure that you do not transmit noise (such as shuffling papers) while someone else is speaking. To mute the microphone, choose Tools - Audio - Mute My Microphone (a check mark appears), or select the Mute check box next to the microphone volume control bar.

To turn the microphone on again, choose Tools - Audio - Mute My Microphone (to remove the check mark), or clear the Mute check box next to the microphone volume control bar.

Note If you are using Request Microphone mode, you must request the microphone before speaking, even if your microphone is not muted.

You can mute your speakers so that you cannot hear anyone in the meeting. This feature is helpful when you need to stop listening to the meeting briefly so that you can attend to other business, such as answering a telephone call. To mute your speakers so that you cannot hear anyone in the meeting, choose Tools - Audio - Mute My Speakers (a check mark appears), or select the Mute check box next to the speakers volume control bar.

To turn the speakers on again, choose Tools - Audio - Mute My Speakers (to remove the check mark), or clear the Mute check box next to the speakers volume control bar.

Note No one else in the meeting will know that you have muted your microphone or your speakers.