This article explains how to configure specific roles and permissions for your online meetings. Following these steps will show you how to assign presenters and manage attendee interaction options, such as microphone and camera access. To access these settings, you must first create a new meeting or edit an existing one.
From your calendar, click the New button to open the event creation window.
Add a title and invite attendees to your meeting.
Enable the Teams meeting option by clicking the toggle.
Click the Options button that appears next to the toggle to open the 'Meeting options' panel.
Select the Roles tab from the left-hand menu. Here, you can designate co-organizers and use the dropdown to define who can present during the meeting.
Select the Participation tab to manage attendee permissions. Use the toggles to Allow mic for attendees and Allow camera for attendees.
Once you have finished configuring the settings, click the Apply button to save your changes.
The Options button for online meetings will only appear after the Teams meeting toggle has been enabled.
Configuring meeting roles and permissions in advance gives you greater control over your virtual events. This feature allows you to designate co-organizers, manage presenters, and control participant interactions like microphone and camera usage, ensuring your meetings are secure, focused, and productive.