At meeting time, open your Online Meeting email invitation, and then click Join online meeting in the email message.
If this is your first class using the Skype for Business software, click the join
online meeting link at least 24 hours before the start of this class and follow the
installation instructions below to install and test the Skype for Business Web App.
Basics of joining a Skype for Business meeting with the Skype for Business Web App
Open the meeting request in your email or calendar, and click on the Join online meeting link.
If you are using a USB microphone, USB headset, or USB webcam, please connect them
before installing the Skype Meetings App or entering the meeting.
Your browser will ask how you want to join the meeting, you'll select the Skype Meetings App (web).
If this is your first time using the Skype for Business online meeting software, follow
your browser's instructions for installing the Skype for Business Web App plug-in,
which is required for audio, video, and screen sharing.
You may use an Edge, Chrome, Internet Explorer or Safari web browser to join the meeting.
Each will instruct you do the installation in a slightly different way. This example
shows you opening the app file to install it.
On the Skype Meetings Web App Welcome and sign-in page, type your name in the box, and select Join the meeting.
Depending on the meeting options set by the online class organizer, you'll either
join the meeting immediately, or be directed to the virtual lobby.
If you're in the lobby, the meeting organizer and other presenters are immediately
notified that you're waiting.
The Skype for Business Web App meeting room
You can manage all aspects of your meeting experience from the main Skype for Business
Web App window.
A - Show participant list
Select Open Participant Pane to view the meeting participants.
If you're a presenter, you can also:
Mute everybody else in the meeting (helps reduce background noise), or hide everyone's
name in the participant list.
Turn off the meeting IM (group chat) window. This is commonly done for large meetings
where a presenter wants to use the separate Q&A Manager for more control over the
discussion.
The participant list indicates the permissions level of each participant: either Presenter or Attendee. Only presenters can share their screens, give PowerPoint presentations, open whiteboards,
and access other features, depending on how the meeting was organized.
The icons next to each name indicate whether the person is currently participating
in instant messaging group chat, microphone audio, video, or content sharing in the
meeting.
B - Choose meeting view
You can change the layout of the meeting window depending on what's happening and
what you want to focus on. In the upper-right corner of the window, select Pick a layout and choose the meeting view you want:
Gallery view Shows the picture or video of everyone in the meeting.
Speaker view Shows the picture or video of the current speaker.
Presentation view is available if someone is presenting. It hides everyone's picture
or video and expands your view of the meeting content.
C - Show IM (Group Chat) Window
To send an instant message (chat) to meeting participants, open the IM (chat) window,
click in the message input area, and begin typing. Press Enter when you are finished typing. Your message will be received by all of the meeting
participants.
D - Start or stop video
If your camera is connected and set up, you can choose to start a video conversation
with other meeting participants. Select the camera button to preview your video. If
you’d like to share your video, select Start My Video.
E - Mute or unmute your microphone
If your microphone or USB headset is connected and set up, you can choose to start
a voice conversation with other meeting participants. Select Unmute my mic to speak, click it again to mute your microphone.
F - Share content
If the meeting organizer has given you presenter privileges, you can use the Present button to share meeting content with others. This menu includes:
Share content with others or view content already added.
View attachments (uploaded files) or manage content you've already uploaded.
Choose More to add a whiteboard, poll, or separate Q&A Manager window to the meeting.
G - Disconnect from audio
This disconnects your audio device but stays in the meeting. It is only used for those
switching over to a telephone connection into the meeting.
H - Audio and device options
Put your audio on hold, adjust the volume, or choose a different audio device.
I - Set meeting options or exit meeting
Here you can:
Save your sign-in information, personalize the appearance of the IM (group chat) window,
and turn logging on or off.
Change the font style, and turn emoticons on or off in instant messages (group chat).
Set and test your preferred audio and video devices.
Set your preferences for joining meeting audio.
Exit the meeting when you are done.
Access Microsoft's online help on the Skype Web App.
Audio, microphone, and video options
If you are using a USB microphone, USB headset, or USB webcam, please connect them
before installing or entering the Skype Meetings Web App. If your USB device does
not appear, try exiting the Skype Meetings Web App, reconnect your USB device and
allow your computer to detect it, and then re-join the Skype Web App.
Select More Options (the three dots icon at lower right) and then the Meeting Options selection in that menu to access the Audio device and Video device windows.
The Skype for Business Web App automatically detects and selects the most compatible
audio device for your meeting. Select the Audio device option to view your audio settings.
You can also change the default audio device you use for meetings if you have multiple
speakers or microphones attached to your computer. This may be necessary if you are
using a headset for your audio instead of a built-in device. You select the device
you want to use from a drop-down list.
The Skype for Business Web App automatically detects and selects the most compatible
video device for your meeting. You can also change the default video device for meetings. Select
the Video device option to view your audio settings.
You can change the default audio video you use for meetings if you have multiple video
devices attached to your computer. Some devices have "front" and "back" cameras, you
would use the drop-down selections here to switch between them. The preview shows
the video you would be sharing during the meeting.
Detailed info on operating system platforms, web browsers, and connected hardware
To use Skype for Business Web App or Skype Meetings App, you’ll need a supported operating
system and browser.
Supported platforms: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Macintosh version
10.8 or later (Skype for Business Web App only).
Supported browsers: Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Safari (Skype for Business Web App
only), Chrome 18.X or later.
Voice features require a microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent
device compatible with the computer. Video features require a video device compatible
with the computer. For some features of Skype for Business Web App to work correctly,
you must allow your browser to save cookies on your computer or device.
