There are two download types:

Manual: Ad-hoc download with minor enhancements and/or minor bug fixes. Download from the Download Center or when instructed by our Support team.

Prompted: Important download with useful feature enhancements and/or critical bug fixes. It will download automatically or prompt the user to download when there is no meeting in-progress.

Other Platform Updates: Zoom Rooms, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and Web

Upcoming Release

Details about upcoming releases will be posted as they become available.

Current Release

September 21, 2020 version 5.3.0 (52651.0920)

Download type: Manual

Download here: Download Center

New and enhanced features

General features Calendar Integration sync improvement

Deleting a meeting in the desktop client will now delete the calendar event on the synced calendar, if write permission is given. Enhanced Edit Country interface when scheduling

Adjusting the dial-in countries included in a meeting’s invite when scheduling is now enhanced to make adding, removing and reordering countries easier. Enhanced integration with Outlook client

The Zoom desktop client integration with the Outlook client now provides the option to sync your Zoom status and profile picture to Outlook. Studio Effects

Users can now apply eyebrows, mustache and beard, and lip color filters as part of their video appearance. This feature is currently in beta. Enhanced scheduling with default settings

Scheduling a new meeting will always check the user’s web settings and use those as the default. Any changes from the default will be saved for that meeting only. Additional MSI/GPO Options Spotlight Self when speaking - zPolicy_EnableSpotlightSelf Display up to 49 participants per screen in Gallery View - zPolicy_Enable49Video Remind me () minutes before my upcoming meetings - zPolicy_EnableRemindMeetingTime Default video rendering method

zPolicy_VideoRenderMethod

Meeting/webinar features

Roll-up Closed Captioning

Closed captioning will now roll up as new captions are added. Users can also move through captioning by dragging the text. Virtual Background not compatible explanation

When you are unable to use the virtual background feature, the desktop client will provide clarification, for example, the i7-5500U processor is not currently compatible with this feature.

Meeting features Self-select Breakout Room

The host can now create breakout rooms with the option for participants to self-select which breakout room they would like to join. If enabled, participants can move freely between breakout rooms, without needing the host’s help. Both the meeting host and participants need to be on Client 5.3.0 or later to self-select Breakout Rooms. Share files with Microsoft SharePoint

Attendees can now share files from SharePoint directly through in-meeting chat.

Chat features Hide chat bots in IM list

Users can hide chat bots deployed by their admin they do not have use for. Right-click menu for links in IM chat

Right-clicking a link will now display a menu, providing options to copy or open the link. Improved image preview and image viewer

Images sent in IM chat integrate better with sent text, and images will open within the Zoom desktop client’s new image viewer. Enhanced Link Preview

Zoom meeting links will now show more details, such as meeting name, ID, start time, Join button, and meeting duration when done. Enhanced Search

Desktop users can filter by Order, Sent by, and date filters for file search. Mobile users can filter by Order for file search. All image search results will display as thumbnail previews. Channel and contact results will also be split into their own categories. Users can also clear the list of recent searches. Mark as Unread for images and files

Transferred files and images can also be marked as unread.



Resolved Issues



Resolved issue with Breakout rooms not following main session’s settings/restrictions



Resolved issue with some webinar chats not being saved

Resolved an issue where some users joined a meeting with the previously signed-in account’s profile picture

Resolved an issue with keyboard focus shifting away from CC input when host performs certain actions

Resolved issue with chat messages being copyable in HIPAA compliant meetings

Resolved issue with voicemails not able to be retrieved on desktop client

Resolved issue when updating client 5.0 via MSI, but Zoom is defaulting to previous version

Resolved issue with View More Settings option in client not routing to customer’s vanity page, if logged in via SSO

Resolved issue with untrusted security warnings not providing more details



Minor bug fixes

Previous Releases

Note: The information in the past release notes may have been superseded by subsequent release notes. Please review all current release notes carefully.

September 8, 2020 version 5.2.3 (45120.0906)

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Changes to existing features

Disable telephone options for Webinar attendees

We have temporarily disabled the telephone options for webinar attendees and plan to re-enable them in the next few weeks. In the meantime, attendees may connect to Webinar audio through the Zoom desktop client, web client, or mobile app. Webinar hosts and panelists can still join by telephone, as well as through computer audio.

Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

September 1, 2020 version 5.2.2 (45108.0831)

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New and enhanced features

Meeting/webinar features Custom languages for language interpretation

Custom languages are now supported, in addition to the default languages provided. Custom languages must be configured on the web portal by the host. Interpreters and participants accessing the custom languages will need to be on client 5.2.1 or later to use custom languages. High Fidelity Audio mode

This option in Advanced Audio enhances “Original Audio” mode, allowing for disabling echo cancellation & post-processing, while raising audio codec quality to 48Khz, 96Kbps mono/192kbps stereo for professional audio transmission in music education and performance applications. Professional audio interface, microphone, and headphones required. Custom gallery view organization

Host and co-host can now re-order the gallery view to suit their needs, and choose whether to deploy this view to participants, or allow participants to create their own custom views. Simply click and drag videos to the position you want them in gallery view, and this layout will remain in place until released. Multi-pin and multi-spotlight

With host permission, users will now be able to pin up to 9 participants on their end. The host can also spotlight up to 9 participants for everyone in the meeting.

Webinar features Phone audio options for Webinar attendees

Webinar attendees can now access Phone Call and Call Me options for audio, in addition to the Computer Audio option. An admin must enable the premium Call-Out feature on the web portal, which requires the Audio Conferencing add-on.



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

August 17, 2020 version 5.2.1 (44052.0816)

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New and enhanced features

General features Allow Host to unmute participants using pre-approved consent

The host can schedule meetings and webinars with Request permission to Unmute Participants, which allows participants to pre-approve the host’s ability to unmute them as needed when joining a meeting. This pre-approval will remain in place for all meetings with this host, and can be revoked by the participant at any time. Additional MSI Option

Admins will now be able to manage the following features via MSI: Disable Automatically enter full screen when viewing shared content

IT Admins can now disable this setting on the client via MSI.

Chat features Admin control of who (internal/external) can add more members to a channel

For security and privacy purposes, channel admins can control if external contacts can add new members to channels and group chats. Channel can be configured to allow either all channel members or only fellow organization members to add new members to channels.

Phone features Highlight text to dial

Users can highlight a phone number, right-click, then select an option to dial the highlighted number. Inbound call notification for internal safety response team

Members of the internal safety response team will see a special inbound call notification when a phone user calls an emergency number (PSAP). The notification allows members to answer calls that are still dialing, or listen in on calls that were answered by the PSAP.



Resolved Issues

Call queue continues routing calls to users after sign-out

Resolved issue with users leaving call queue and still receiving calls active in the queue.

Resolved issue with users leaving call queue and still receiving calls active in the queue. Minor bug fixes

August 4, 2020 version 5.2.0 (42619.0804)

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Changes to existing features

Meeting and webinar passwords now called Passcodes

Meeting and webinar passwords will now be called Passcodes to prevent confusion with your individual user password, which should never be shared.

Meeting and webinar passwords will now be called Passcodes to prevent confusion with your individual user password, which should never be shared.

Show annotator’s name by default

The Show Names of Annotators option while sharing content is now on by default.

The Show Names of Annotators option while sharing content is now on by default.

Removed appended space after @mentions

When users enter a chat @mention, a space is no longer automatically appended after the @mention. Spaces are still appended when users enter multiple subsequent @mentions.

New and enhanced features

Meeting/webinar features Video filters

Users can apply video filters to alter the look of their video with color grading, foreground and frame filters. Share PowerPoint as Virtual Background in Beta

Users can select a PowerPoint file to use as their virtual background and move through the slides with the left and right arrows. This option is under Share Screen in the advanced options. It is currently a beta feature. Adjust Touch Up My Appearance

Users can adjust the skin smoothness applied with the Touch Up My Appearance feature. Adjust video brightness

Users can choose to adjust the brightness of their video automatically or manually with a slider in their video settings. This feature is useful in low-light environments. Improved background noise suppression

Users can adjust the background noise suppression applied, choosing to enable Low, Medium, High, or Automatic background noise suppression. Settings for hardware acceleration for screen sharing and whiteboard

Users can now choose to enable hardware acceleration for screen sharing or whiteboard individually. Support for Virtual Background on additional processors

Virtual Background is now supported on Intel i3 quad core generation 8 or higher. Support for gallery view for 49 participants on additional processors

AMD Ryzen 5 series now supports gallery view with 49 participants when only a single monitor is being used. AMD Ryzen 7 and 9 series and Intel i5 4-core 4th generation or higher now supports gallery view with 49 participants on single or dual monitors.

Meeting features Share files with Microsoft SharePoint

Users can now share files from SharePoint directly through IM chat. Improved Waiting Room notifications

Host now receives more notifications about attendees entering the waiting room, including during screen share and when Zoom is minimized/hidden. Additional meeting reactions

In addition to the clapping and thumbs up reactions, meeting participants can now react with a heart, surprised face, laughing face, or party emoji. Those receiving the reactions will also need to have the latest version of the Zoom client to see them.

Chat features

Invite members by channel

Channel and group chat admins can add members by selecting an existing channel and inviting all of those members to a their channel or group chat. Record and send a voice message

Users can now record and send a voice message in a one-on-one chat or a channel. Manage channel posting permissions

Channel and group chat admins can manage the posting permissions to choose who can send messages in their channel or group chat. They can choose to select everyone, admin only, or admin plus specific users. Microsoft SharePoint File Storage Integration

Users can now upload or download files from Microsoft SharePoint. Mute channel notifications

Users can now mute channel or group chat notifications, which will remove all push notifications as well as the red icon next to the channel or group chat name, on the Chat tab in the header of their client, and on the Zoom app on their dock. Users can hover over the channel name and click the downward arrow to find this setting. Support first name only for @mentions

When users press backspace on an @mention to delete the user’s last name, it will continue to support the @mention functionality.

Phone features

Transfer call to any meeting

Users can transfer the active call to any meeting or enter a meeting URL. Hot key support

Users can use keyboard shortcuts to control Zoom Phone, such as accept/decline call, end call, mute/unmute, and hold call. View transcriptions of call recordings

Users can view the transcript of their ad-hoc or automatic call recordings while playing back the recording. Combined search results for extension and direct numbers

Search results in Zoom Phone combine each phone user’s extension and direct numbers into a single search result. Previously, there were separate search results for each number. Icons for call quality and encryption

While in a call, users will see icons to indicate call quality and encryption.

General features Security section when scheduling a meeting

To allow easier access, Passcode and Waiting Room settings are displayed under the Security section when scheduling a new meeting. Screen reader alerts

Users can now enable screen reader alerts to choose which notifications they would like their screen reader to announce. Improved video and content sharing

Upgrades to video and content sharing to improve video quality, decrease bandwidth and CPU usage, and improve text clarity Save a Multi-page Whiteboard

Meeting attendees can save a multi-page whiteboard as a single PDF or multiple PNGs. Sync Zoom presence to Outlook

A user’s presence in Zoom can be synced to Outlook, sharing whether a user is in a meeting, busy, or available. The Outlook icons will be used for the status, but the wording will match what is displayed in Zoom. Users can manually override their status in Outlook. Set Zoom as the default communication option in Outlook

Users can set Zoom as their default communication option in Outlook, allowing users to meet, chat, or call their contacts through Zoom with one-click.



Resolved Issues

Fixes an issue where the incorrect date was showing when scheduling new meetings for a subset of users

Fixes an issue where users received multiple notifications simultaneously of audio changes

Fixes an issue where Zoom windows were shared when the user checked the option Optimize Share for Full Screen Video Clip

Minor bug fixes

July 10, 2020 version 5.1.3 (28656.0709)

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Resolved issues

Fixes a security issue affecting users running Windows 7 and older

July 5, 2020 version 5.1.2 (28642.0705)

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Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

June 29, 2020 version 5.1.1 (28546.0628)

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Changes to existing features

Uploaded Virtual Background will not be shared across users on the same device

Uploaded Virtual Backgrounds will now be specific to the user who is signed in. If a user uploads virtual backgrounds, they will not be visible in Zoom client settings for other users who sign in on the same device.

New and enhanced features

Meeting/webinar features Support for account managed Virtual Backgrounds

Account owners and admins can now add virtual backgrounds to the Zoom web portal for all users on their account. If the virtual background setting is locked, users will only have access to the admin uploaded virtual backgrounds and the Zoom default backgrounds and will not be able to add their own from the Zoom client when logged in to that Zoom account. This setting is available at the account and group level and requires Zoom client version 5.1.1.

Chat features External Contact Invitation Privacy Disclosure

When users send or accept an external contact invitation, they will be shown a privacy disclosure explaining that their profile information and, depending on the account IM Settings, their presence status will be visible to the external contact upon successful connection. Edit the most recent message by pressing the Up key

When the Zoom chat window is in focus, users can edit the most recent chat message by pressing the Up key. Push notifications for file downloads

Users can now receive push notifications when a share file downloads successfully, or if the file fails to download.

General features Italian and Vietnamese language support

The Zoom client now supports Italian and Vietnamese. By default, Zoom will match the operating system’s language if supported and users can manually select a language of their choice.



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

June 15, 2020 version 5.1.0 (27830.0612)

Download Type: Manual

Changes to existing features

Ask all to unmute for meetings of 200 participants or fewer

The meeting host can now ask all participants to unmute for meetings with 200 participants or fewer. This option is available in the host controls by clicking Participants, then More. This feature requires the desktop client 5.1.0 for the participants you are unmuting, as well as the host. If participants are on the Zoom client 5.0.5 or earlier, they will stay muted and not be prompted to unmute.

New and enhanced features

Webinar features Option to delete questions

The host or panelists can now choose to delete questions submitted through the Q&A during a webinar.

Phone features Personal locations for nomadic emergency services

Users can define locations and specify an emergency address. The Zoom client will automatically save the IP address or wireless access point identifiers for the location. When a phone user places an emergency call from a defined location, the associated emergency address will be sent to emergency responders. Reconnect option

Users will see a notification to manually reconnect to the Zoom Phone server if they disconnect. Enhancements to hiding outbound caller ID

Users can also dial *67 before entering a phone number to hide their outbound caller ID. If users hide their caller ID, a disclaimer will warn them that it will not be effective in all countries or regions. Display names for phone numbers

When selecting their outbound caller ID numbers, users can see display names set in the web portal. This makes it easier for users to identify numbers. The display name does not affect your caller ID.



Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

June 2, 2020 version 5.0.5 (26213.0602)

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Changes to existing features

Re-enable GIPHY

GIPHY will be re-enabled for Zoom chat.

New and enhanced features

Chat features Improved transparency of channel privacy controls

When adding new channel members in the add members modal, users can now easily view their channel privacy controls which increases transparency around which type of users can be added and what message history will be available to the new users upon joining. Channel admins can even edit these privacy controls while adding the new user at the same time, thus enhancing privacy awareness for all of our customers. Enabling public channel admins and members to add external users

Channel admins and members can now add external users into their public channels. In order to do so, the channel admin must enable this privacy setting, which is available when creating or editing a channel or adding a member. For the sake of security, this new privacy option to add external users will be turned off by default for both private and public channels and admins must opt into it.



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

May 24, 2020 version 5.0.4 (25694.0524)

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Changes to existing features

Removing old and adding new MSI switches and registry keys upon updating

When updating Zoom to the latest version of the IT admin package (MSI), all MSI switches and registry keys will be removed and readded according to the keys designated in the command line.

Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

May 17, 2020 version 5.0.3 (24951.0515)

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Changes to existing features

New default screen sharing settings for accounts with single Pro licenses

Accounts with single Pro licenses will now have the screen sharing setting Who can share? defaulted to Host Only. The meeting host will be able to change this setting in their meeting settings or during the meeting in progress, from the Security icon.

Accounts with single Pro licenses will now have the screen sharing setting defaulted to Host Only. The meeting host will be able to change this setting in their meeting settings or during the meeting in progress, from the Security icon. Language Interpretation flag icon will be replaced by language abbreviation

The icon next to the interpreted language will now list the language abbreviation, instead of a flag.

The icon next to the interpreted language will now list the language abbreviation, instead of a flag. Require consent if the host mutes and then unmutes a participant

If the host mutes and then unmutes a participant individually, the participant will now receive a prompt, asking them to consent to be unmuted.

If the host mutes and then unmutes a participant individually, the participant will now receive a prompt, asking them to consent to be unmuted. Remove Unmute All option

The option to unmute all participants at once has been removed since participants now always have to consent when the host unmutes them. By default, participants can unmute themselves. The host can now enable or disable the setting to allow participants to unmute themselves from the Security icon, which can also be found in the Participants panel.

New and enhanced features

Meeting features Access meeting information when screensharing

Participants can now access the meeting information, such as meeting ID and password, when sharing their screen. This information can be accessed from the toolbar, under the More option. New ringtone for Waiting Room and when participants join or leave a meeting

They will hear a new chime when a participant has entered the Waiting Room or when a participant joins or leaves the meeting if the meeting host has the setting Play sound when participants join or leave enabled.



Resolved Issues

Fixed an issue where Virtual Background did not work with some AMD processors

Minor bug fixes

May 10, 2020 version 5.0.2 (24046.0510)

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Changes to existing features

Enhanced privacy design in contact details and user profile page

Personal information, such as email address, personal meeting ID and phone number, will be partially masked with asterisks (*). Full details will only be shown when the user explicitly clicks on the “show” option.

Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

April 30, 2020 version 5.0.1 (23502.0430)

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New and enhanced features

Support for setting to disable Personal Meeting ID (PMI)

Client version 5.0.1 will support the web setting to disable the use of Personal Meeting ID (PMI). This web setting will be released on May 3, 2020.

Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

April 27, 2020 Version 5.0.0 (23168.0427)

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Changes to existing features

Prevent private chatting with channel members outside of Zoom account or organization

Users will no longer be able to privately chat with other members of the same channel if they are not on the same Zoom account or organization. To continue chatting with contacts outside of their Zoom account, they can add them as external contacts.

Users will no longer be able to privately chat with other members of the same channel if they are not on the same Zoom account or organization. To continue chatting with contacts outside of their Zoom account, they can add them as external contacts. Copied URL will not include password if the web setting Embed password in meeting link for one-click join is disabled

If the host has the web setting Embed password in meeting link for one-click join disabled in the Zoom web portal, the Zoom client will no longer include the password in the URL when inviting new participants.

New and enhanced features

AES 256-bit GCM encryption

Zoom is upgrading to the AES 256-bit GCM encryption standard, which offers increased protection of your meeting data in transit and resistance against tampering. This provides confidentiality and integrity assurances on your Zoom Meeting, Zoom Video Webinar, and Zoom Phone data. This version of the Zoom client will support GCM encryption when it is automatically enabled for all accounts on May 30.

Zoom is upgrading to the AES 256-bit GCM encryption standard, which offers increased protection of your meeting data in transit and resistance against tampering. This provides confidentiality and integrity assurances on your Zoom Meeting, Zoom Video Webinar, and Zoom Phone data. This version of the Zoom client will support GCM encryption when it is automatically enabled for all accounts on May 30.

Meeting features Report a user during a meeting

The meeting host can now report a user during a meeting by clicking on the Security icon, then Report . This feature will generate a report which will be sent to the Zoom Trust and Safety team to evaluate any misuse of the platform and block a user if necessary. Additional feedback options at the end of a meeting

Users will now have the ability to provide additional feedback if the setting Post meeting feedback survey is enabled. This feedback can also be viewed in Dashboard and can be downloaded as a spreadsheet. This setting was previously named Display end of meeting feedback survey . Enhancements to meeting end/leave flow

The host will now be required to assign a new host when leaving the meeting. Additionally, the pop-up message asking if the host would like to leave or end the meeting will now be displayed by the Leave button. Show the connected data center

Users can see which data center they are connected to by clicking on by clicking on the info icon at the top left of the client window. Select data center regions when scheduling a meeting

Users can now select which data center regions they would like their in meeting traffic to use when scheduling a meeting.



Chat features Indication of an external user

Users will have the label “External” next to their name if they are not part of your Zoom account. This label will be displayed in one on one messages. This label will also be displayed in the user’s profile details when you hover over their profile picture and in the channel members list.



Phone features Enhanced encryption

Zoom supports secure voice calls across all supported SIP devices, desktop, and mobile clients. Zoom Phone supports standards-based encryption using SIP over TLS 1.2 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit algorithm for calls and during phone provisioning sessions. In addition, call media is transported and protected by SRTP with AES-256 bit algorithm for Zoom desktop and mobile clients, and with AES-128 bit algorithm for devices.



Resolved issues

Resolved an issue where a subset of meetings were deleted when an invitee with scheduling privilege declined the invitation

Minor bug fixes

April 21, 2020 Version 4.6.12 (20613.0421)

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Changes to existing features

Re-enable clickable links in meeting chat

Users will be able to send clickable links through the in-meeting chat. The link must include http or https to be clickable.

Resolved issues

Security enhancements

April 12, 2020 Version 4.6.11 (20559.0413)

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Changes to existing features

Re-enable third-party file sharing

Users on the Zoom desktop client 4.6.11 will be able to share files from third-party platforms, including OneDrive, Google Drive and Box if configured for their Zoom account.

New and enhanced features

Support for meeting password requirements

When scheduling a meeting, users on Zoom client 4.6.11 will be required to set a password that meets the requirements set by their account owner or admin set in the Zoom web portal.

When scheduling a meeting, users on Zoom client 4.6.11 will be required to set a password that meets the requirements set by their account owner or admin set in the Zoom web portal. Show message preview

Users can enable or disable a setting to show a message preview for chat messages.

Resolved issues

Resolved an issue where the complete version number was not displayed

Minor bug fixes

April 7, 2020 version 4.6.10 (20033.0407)

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Changes to existing features

Remove the meeting ID from the title bar

The meeting ID will no longer be displayed in the title bar of the Zoom meeting window. The meeting ID can be found by clicking on the info icon at the top left of the client window or by clicking Participants , then Invite .

The meeting ID will no longer be displayed in the title bar of the Zoom meeting window. The meeting ID can be found by clicking on the at the top left of the client window or by clicking , then . Invite button under Participants

The button to invite others to join your Zoom meeting is now available at the bottom of the Participants panel.

The button to invite others to join your Zoom meeting is now available at the bottom of the Participants panel. Local file transfer in meeting chat

The feature file transfer in meeting chat has been re-enabled. Third-party file transfers and sharing clickable links are still disabled.

The feature file transfer in meeting chat has been re-enabled. Third-party file transfers and sharing clickable links are still disabled. Automatic prompt to share reports and logs if Zoom client crashes

Users will be asked if they would like to share reports and logs with Zoom if their Zoom client crashes. This feature can be disabled by admins.

New and enhanced features

Security icon in host’s meeting controls

The meeting host will now have a Security icon in their meeting controls, which combines all of Zoom’s existing in-meeting security controls into one place. This includes locking the meeting, enabling Waiting Room, and more. Users can also now enable Waiting Room in a meeting, even if the feature was turned off before the start of the meeting.

Resolved Issues

Fixed CVE-2020-11443, thanks to the Lockheed Martin Red Team

Minor bug fixes

April 2, 2020 Version 4.6.9 (19253.0401)

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Resolved issues

Resolved an issue where a malicious party could use UNC links to leak a user’s hashed password

Resolved an issue where some users could access chat in a webinar when chat was disabled

March 23, 2020 version 4.6.8 (19178.0323)

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New and enhanced features

View a customizable disclaimer for recording and remote control

Users can see the customizable recording or remote control disclaimer, set in the Zoom web portal.

Users can see the customizable recording or remote control disclaimer, set in the Zoom web portal. Security enhancements

Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

March 1, 2020 version 4.6.7 (18176.0301)

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New and enhanced features

Meeting/webinar features Mute original audio with language interpretation

Attendees listening to an interpreted language channel will now be able to mute the original audio in their settings.



Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

February 25, 2020 version 4.6.6 (17964.0224)

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

February 23, 2020 version 4.6.6 (17944.0223)

Download Type: Manual

Changes to existing features

Locking a computer will not affect an ongoing meeting

When a user locks their computer, they will now remain in the Zoom meeting with the same audio status, muted or unmuted, as before locking their computer.

New and enhanced features

Chat features Set Zoom as the default app for chat

Users can now set Zoom as the default app for IM Protocol.



Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

January 20, 2020 Version 4.6.4 (17409.0120)

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Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

January 19, 2020 Version 4.6.4 (17383.0119)

Download Type: Manual



Changes to Existing Features

Renamed User Types

Zoom is updating user types to make it clearer if a user is holding a license or not. As of January 19, 2020, the user type pro will be called licensed and the user type corp will be called on-prem. The user type basic will still be called basic. Learn more.

Zoom is updating user types to make it clearer if a user is holding a license or not. As of January 19, 2020, the user type pro will be called licensed and the user type corp will be called on-prem. The user type basic will still be called basic. Learn more. Enhancements for setting “Enforce automatic logout after user has been logged in for x days”

If the account owner or admin enables or updates the setting “Enforce automatic logout after user has been logged in for x days”, the changes will be pushed to the account members’ clients immediately and they will be logged out after the configured time period.

New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/webinar features Video as Virtual Background

Users can now select a video to use as their virtual background. The video can be a mp4 or mov with a resolution of 360p-1080p. Add or edit profile picture during a meeting

Users logged into their Zoom account can now add or edit their profile picture during a meeting. If they are not logged in, users will be prompted to login or sign up with Zoom and can subsequently change their profile picture from their Zoom web portal.

Meeting features Skin tones for meeting reactions

Users can now set a skin tone for their meeting reactions.

Chat features Format text in chat messages

Users can now format their chat messages with bold, italics, strikethrough and bullet points. Reply with an image, file, or code snippet

Users can now reply with an image, file, or code snippet, in addition to text and emoji replies. Enhanced “happy birthday” reaction

When a user sends the message “happy birthday”, the Zoom client will now show cake emojis.

Phone features Transfer caller to current Zoom meeting

If they’re in a Zoom Phone call at the same time as a Zoom meeting, users can transfer the other party in the call to the current meeting. In-call status

Users on a call using an assigned desk phone will have their in-call status synced with the Zoom Desktop Client or Mobile App. Other phone users will be able to see the in-call status.



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

December 15, 2019 Version 4.6.2 (14747.1216)

Download Type: Manual

New and Enhanced Features

Meeting Features Virtual Background Selection within Video Preview

The video preview will now contain an option to select Virtual Background in the client settings, so the user can choose virtual background within video preview before joining the meeting. Meeting Reactions

Meeting participants can now react during a meeting by sending a thumbs up or clapping to communicate without interrupting the meeting. Reactions will disappear after 5 seconds. View Other Participant’s Audio Status

Users can now more quickly view another participant’s audio status when they are joining a meeting. In both gallery view and speaker view, it will display “Connecting Audio” below a participant’s video until that participant has joined the audio. Contact Me Option for Feedback

Users can now choose to include their email address when sharing feedback after a meeting, if they would like to be contacted.

General Features Adjust Font Size

Users can now adjust their font size for in-meeting and out of meeting chat.



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

December 1, 2019 Version 4.6.0 (13610.1201)

Download Type: Manual

New and Enhanced Features

Meeting and Webinar Features Limit Screen Sharing to Applications Only

Account owners and admins can now limit screen sharing to applications only, preventing the host and participants from sharing their entire Desktop. This can be enabled and locked at the account or group level. Limit Screen Sharing to Only the Host

Account owners and admins can now limit screen sharing to the host only. This can be enabled at the account, group or user level and locked for the account and groups. Advanced Noise Suppression

The Zoom client now uses advanced noise suppression to eliminate background noise.

Meeting Features

Send a Message to Participants in a Waiting Room

The host can now send a message to all participants in the waiting room. Schedule a Meeting with Waiting Room

Users can now schedule a meeting with waiting room enabled in the Zoom client. Specify File Types for In-Meeting File Transfer

Account owners and admins can now choose which file types can be shared within a Zoom meeting. Merge Participant’s Video and Audio

The host can now merge a participant’s video and audio if they join separately. Option to Select Keyboard Layout during Remote Control

When a user takes control of another user’s computer during a remote control session, they can now choose if they would like to use their keyboard layout or the other user’s keyboard layout.

Webinar Features Rename Webinar Attendees

The webinar host can now rename webinar attendees who dial in by phone.

Chat Features Replies and Reactions

Users can now reply to a chat message, which will create a message thread. They can also react with an emoji. Chat Announcements

Account owners and admins can now choose specific users to send one-way announcements to everyone in the same account. You can add up to 50 users who can send announcements. Announcement Section for Groups and Channels

The admin for a group chat or channel can now add chat details to an announcement section, such as what the purpose of the chat is. Display Department, Job Title, and Location in Chat

Users can now display their department, job title, and location in their contact profile when someone hovers over their name. These details can be added manually on the Profile page of the web portal or mapped via SAML mapping. Enhancements to Groups and Channels @all mentions will now notify all members of a group/channel, regardless of if they are active or not. If using an @all mention with a channel of 1000 members or more, users will be asked if they want to notify all members of the channel before proceeding. _channel can be used to link to another channel. If users click on the name of the channel, they can be redirected to it. @mentions will now link to a user’s name. If you click on an @mention, you will be taken to your chat thread with that user. @mentions can now also be used in direct messages. Search Enhancements

Phone Features Sync Number of Missed Calls and Voicemails

Zoom Phone will now display the number of missed calls and voicemails across all platforms that support the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. Shared Global Directory

Users can now access a shared global directory if the admin creates one by importing contacts using a CSV file. Support for 15-digit Extension Numbers

Users can have extension numbers that are up to 15-digits if the admin enables multiple sites and site codes. Long extension numbers can be distinguished from direct phone numbers. Filter Call History

Users can filter their call history log to only show missed or recorded calls. Phone Number Formats

Phone numbers are correctly formatted based on the associated country. Switch Between Meeting and Phone Audio

User can now switch audio when they are in a Zoom Phone call and Zoom meeting at the same time. Enhanced Call History Log

Call log entries display the associated call queue or auto receptionist if the call was routed to the phone user. Call Log for Anonymous Callers

Inbound callers without a caller ID name will display as “Anonymous”. Call Recording for Merged Calls

Call recordings will stop when users merged calls to start a three-way call. This does not apply to automatic recordings. Notification for Device Error

Zoom Phone will now display a notification if it detects a device error. For example, when the audio device is not connected.

General Features Support for Korean Language

Users can now put their Zoom client into Korean. Enhanced Client Settings

The client settings have been updated for improved navigation. Additional MSI Options - Windows

Admins will now be able to manage the following features via MSI: Disable Direct Share

IT Admins can now disable direct sharing via MSI. Disable “Keep Me Signed In”

IT Admins can now disable “keep me signed in” via MSI. Configure Proxy

IT Admins can now configure proxy via MSI. Always Enable “Optimize for full-screen video clip”

IT Admins can now always enable the option “Optimize for full-screen video clip” when screen sharing via MSI. Disable Whiteboard

IT Admins can now disable the whiteboard for annotation via MSI. Support for High Contrast Mode HID Support for Sennheiser Annotation Enhancements

The annotation choices, such as pen size and text style, will now default to the last selected options. Additional colors for annotation are also now available.



Resolved Issues

Resolves an issue where users were able to use Virtual Background after admins had disabled it in the Zoom Web Portal

Minor Bug Fixes

November 11, 2019 Version 4.5.10 (5757.1111)

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

November 10, 2019 Version 4.5.9 (5752.1110)

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Resolved Issues

Resolves an issue with the timezone for São Paulo, Brazil

October 28, 2019 Version 4.5.7 (5699.1027)

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

October 20, 2019 Version 4.5.6 (5666.1020)

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

October 11, 2019 Version 4.5.5 (5452.1010)

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

September 29, 2019 Version 4.5.4 (5422.0930)

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting Features Rename Meeting Hosted with Personal Meeting ID (PMI)

Meetings hosted with Personal Meeting ID (PMI) can now be renamed during the meeting to help the host more easily identify recordings.

Meeting/Webinar Features Option to Share Computer Sound in a Zoom Room

Users will now have the option to choose if they want to share their computer sound with their screen when they click Share Screen while in a Zoom Room.

Phone Features Shared Voicemail Inbox

Users can view the shared voicemail inboxes of phone users, call queues, or auto receptionists. Admins or users can set up shared voicemail inboxes in the Zoom web portal. Create Synced Cloud Contacts Using Call History or Voicemail

Users that have contacts synced with a third-party service, like Google or Office 365, can create a synced contact or add a number to an existing synced contact. Search Auto Receptionists, Call Queues, and Common Area Phones

Users can search and call auto receptionists, call queues, and common area phones using the search bar above the Zoom Phone dial pad. They will also appear in the contacts directory. View Contact Details from Call History and Voicemail Messages

Users can view contact details from call history entries or voicemail messages. The associated caller must be in the user’s contact directory for contact details to display. Notification for Resumed Calls

Users will get a call notification if the call is resumed by a phone user they have granted calling privileges to. Dismiss Incoming Call Notification

Users can dismiss the incoming call notification. The call will continue to ring on the desktop client, mobile app, or provisioned desk phones. Synced In-call Status

Users on a call will have their status synced on Zoom desktop client, mobile app, and provisioned desk phones. Notifications for Three-way Calls

Users will get a notification when someone joins their call, or they are added to a three-way call. Dial Vanity Phone Numbers

Users can copy and paste vanity phone numbers that contain characters. Zoom will convert the characters to numbers. For example, 1-888-799-ZOOM dials 1-888-799-9666. Select Issue and Enter Description with Diagnostic Report

Users can select an issue and enter a description when sending a phone diagnostic report to Zoom. Number Formatting for US, UK, and China

Phone numbers from the US, UK, and China are properly formatted. For example, US numbers appear as +1 (###) ###-####. Synced In-call Status

Users on a call will have their status synced on Zoom desktop client, mobile app, and provisioned desk phones. Flip Call

Users on a call can place it on hold and answer the call on another device (Zoom desktop client, mobile app, or provisioned desk phone). Call Delegation and Shared Lines

If an account owner or admin assigns a delegate to make and receive calls for another phone user, the delegate can make or receive calls, view shared line status, place calls on hold, and transfer calls.

General Features Filter Upcoming Meetings by the Host

Users can now filter the upcoming meeting list to display all meetings, only their own meetings, or meetings hosted by a user that they have scheduling privilege for. Support for Virtual Background with Intel Processor Graphics

Virtual Background without a Green Screen will now also be supported on Windows 10 64-bit devices with a 6th generation intel i5 dual core or higher processor. If the processor is not i7 quad core or higher processor, integrated GPU setting should be enabled and integrated GPU’s graphics driver version should be at least 23.20.xx.xxxx. Accessibility Enhancements Enhancements to Login with Google feature



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

September 8, 2019 Version 4.5.2 (3372.0908)

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

August 29, 2019 Version 4.5.3284.0828

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

August 25, 2019 Version 4.5.3261.0825

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/Webinar Features View All Participants’ Video in Gallery View While Screensharing

Participants can now view all participants’ videos in an expandable gallery view window while screensharing. They can view up to 25 or 49 participants’ videos, depending on their Zoom client settings and computer specifications. Fully Minimize Toolbar when Screensharing

Participants can fully minimize the toolbar when screensharing. They can display it again by pressing esc. Notification When No Sound is Detected from Microphone

A notification will now be displayed when no sound is detected from a user’s microphone. Sharing Key Ease of Use

Users who visit share.zoom.us and click Share Screen will be prompted to download the client if they have not already done so. The client will launch automatically after installed and display the “enter sharing key” interface. Option to Share Computer Sound in a Zoom Room

Users can now choose whether they want to share computer sound when sharing their screen within a Zoom Room. Saving Chats in Meetings

Admins can disable the ability to save chats in Zoom meetings on the Zoom web portal. Attendees will still be able to use the chat feature when saving chats is disabled. Annotation Enhancements

Zoom will now offer 16 different colors for annotation and remember the last used color when a user starts annotation. Improved Error Message for Audio Troubleshooting

The error message for audio troubleshooting will now indicate if the microphone is not accessible by Zoom, which may mean anti-virus software is blocking Zoom from accessing the device. Do Not Disturb Automatically Enabled when Screensharing

When a user starts to share their screen, the operating system’s Do Not Disturb mode will be automatically enabled, muting all notifications. Reduced Volume for Enter/Exit Chime

Meeting Features Pre-Assign Breakout Rooms

The meeting host can pre-assign users to specific breakout rooms. They can add the users by email address on the web or they can import a user list from a CSV. Users need to be logged in to their Zoom account to be correctly assigned to the right breakout room. Closed Captioning in Breakout Sessions

Closed Captioning can now be utilized in Breakout Sessions. Settings to Use PMI for Scheduled and Instant Meetings

For newly created Zoom users, started or scheduled meetings will use PMI if the web settings Use PMI for Scheduled Meetings and Use PMI for Instant Meetings are enabled.

Webinar Features

Allow Call-In Attendees to Unmute in Webinar

The webinar host can now allow attendees who have called in to the meeting by telephone to unmute themselves by clicking Allow to Talk in the Attendee list.

Chat Features Indicator that a Message Did Not Send

If a chat message was not successfully sent, an indicator icon will be displayed on the name of the chat or recipient, indicating that the message did not go through. Forwarding Chat Messages

Users can now forward a chat message to another user. Descriptions and Usage Hints for Slash Commands

Slash Commands will now display descriptions and usage hints before being selected to help users more easily identify the command they need. Presenting IM Status When Screensharing

When a user is sharing their screen, their IM Status will say “Presenting” and incoming notifications will not be displayed.

Phone Features Deactivate Zoom Phone Features

If an account owner or admin deactivates a user’s Zoom Phone license, Zoom Phone features will be hidden from the user in the client. Copy Direct Phone Numbers

If a user has direct phone numbers, they can easily copy it from the Zoom Phone settings.

General Features H.323/SIP Room Systems Under Contacts

H.323 and SIP Room Systems that have been added on the web can now be displayed in the contacts list, which gives users the option to dial out to them without first starting a meeting. This feature will be automatically enabled if the account has configured H.323/SIP devices. Additional Options for Hotkeys/Shortcuts Customize Hotkeys/Shortcuts

Users can now customize their hotkeys in their Zoom client by changing the default hotkeys and selecting if a hotkey should apply globally. Shortcut to Switch Tabs

Users can now switch from one Zoom tab to the next, such as from Home to Chat, by entering CTRL + Tab. Shortcut to Hide Meeting Controls

Users can now hide or show the meeting controls with the shortcut Ctrl + \. Option to Switch Accounts

Users can click Switch Account under their Profile picture to more easily move between two Zoom accounts. Lock User Settings via Group Policy or MSI

IT Admins can now lock user settings when deploying Zoom through the MSI or with Group Policy. Deploying Recommended Settings via MSI

IT Admins can now deploy recommended settings under ZRecommend. The settings deployed under ZRecommend will not override differing settings configured by the user. Settings deployed under ZConfig will still override user settings. Additional MSI Options Option to Disable Computer Audio Option to Automatically Use Side by Side Mode Option to Prevent Zoom Updates During Meetings Option to Disable Automatically Adjust Volume Option to Disable Remote Support Option to Disable Remote Control Option to Disable Virtual Background Option to Disable GPU Acceleration Uninstallation Enhancements

The Zoom uninstaller will now remove data and other logs, in addition to the Zoom application. Accessibility Enhancements



Resolved Issues

Resolves an issue where webinar chat was freezing for some users when the webinar had a large number of attendees

Resolves an issue where copy/paste was not working consistently for some users on Windows 10

Minor Bug Fixes

July 16, 2019 Version 4.4.55389.0716

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

July 14, 2019 Version 4.4.55311.0714

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/Webinar Features Confirm Starting Video When Joining a Meeting

Before joining a meeting with video on, users will now be shown their video preview and given the options to join with or without video. They can also check to always join with video without displaying the preview first.

General Features Dropbox Integration Share a Dropbox File within a Meeting

When selecting a screen to share within a meeting, users will now have the option to share a Dropbox file. Upload Content from Dropbox to Chat

Users can share a file from their Dropbox to chat and save files shared through chat to their Dropbox, both in-meeting and out of meeting. They can also save files uploaded to chat to their Dropbox. Accessibility Enhancements

Chat Features Check Spelling within Chat Messages (requires Windows 8 or higher)

Phone Features Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) support

Users can use HID commands to answer/hangup and mute/unmute a call. Display Caller ID Used to Place Call

Users can see the caller ID that was used to place the call. Similarly, when a call is received, the number that was called would be displayed. Display Call Timestamps

Users can see when a call occurred from call history. Access Zoom App While on a Call

Users can navigate to other areas of the app while on an active call.



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

June 16, 2019 Version 4.4.53901.0616

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting Features Log In from Waiting Room

Users will now have the option to log in while they are waiting to be admitted to the meeting from the waiting room if the host utilizes the waiting room for guest participants only. This will allow users on the same account to be automatically admitted to the meeting after logging in.



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

May 21, 2019 Version 4.4.53595.0520

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

May 19, 2019 Version 4.4.53582.0519

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/Webinar Features Virtual Background without a Green Screen

Users can now use virtual background without a physical green screen. This feature requires Windows 10 64-bit and an i7 quad core or higher processor.

General Features MSI Option to Default to Portrait Mode

Admins can now configure the Zoom client to default to portrait mode when configuring with the MSI installer. Suppress Incoming Calls While in a Meeting

Users can stop incoming calls from appearing and ringing when in a meeting. This is a local setting and only affects the device the option was configured on. Transfer to Voicemail

Users can transfer calls to another user’s voicemail. Users can not transfer calls to another user’s voicemail if the target user has disabled their voicemail. Opt Out of Call Queues

Users can opt in or opt out of all call queues they are assigned to.



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

April 16, 2019 Version 4.4.52578.0415

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

April 14, 2019 Version 4.4.52570.0415

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting Features Option to Disable Chat During a Meeting

The meeting host can now disable the participants from using the chat once the meeting has started. Option to Allow Participants to Rename Themselves

The meeting host can now allow or prevent participants from renaming themselves during a meeting. By default, participants can change their name.

Meeting/Webinar features

Consent to Being Recorded Confirmation

Once enabled through meeting settings, meeting participants will be notified that their meeting is being recorded and will have the option to consent to being recorded or leave the meeting. The recording consent information will be included in the Active Host report. Automatically Save Whiteboard

The host can now automatically save the whiteboard when sharing is stopped. This setting is available at the account, group, and user level. Show Which Participant is Annotating

The meeting host can now see which participant is annotating by hovering over the annotation. Display an Indicator for Audio Watermark

When a meeting or webinar is utilizing the audio watermark feature, an indicator icon will now be displayed to meeting participants to inform them that this feature is being used.

General Features

Select a Secondary Audio Device for Ringer

Zoom Phone users can now select a secondary audio device to be used as the ringer for incoming calls. Improved Call Experience

From 1:1 Chat, users have dedicated call button to the individual. Additional Audio Device Synchronization (HID) Support

The Zoom Desktop client now supports standard USB audio device synchronization (HID) for devices from Plantronics, Jabra, Logitech, Shure, Polycom, and Revolabs. Using a supported audio device, you can mute or unmute yourself in the meeting and answer or decline Zoom calls. This feature is enabled by default, but if HID controls are being used by other software, user can disable HID in the client audio settings. Warning for Performance Issues in Power Saver Mode

If the computer is in power saver mode and the CPU usage is too high, Zoom will display a warning message recommending that the user changes the power mode so that meeting performance is not compromised. MSI Setting to Limit Bandwidth

Admins can now limit how much bandwidth is being used by IP addresses via the MSI configuration. Display Status in Search Results

When searching for a Zoom contact, an icon indicating their status will now display next to their name in the search results. Accessibility Enhancements

Chat Features Alert When Available

You can now set Zoom to alert you when specific contacts are available. When they become available, you will receive a notification. Create personal contact groups

Customize your contact groups by creating and adding contact names there Show Number of Unread Messages in Chat Window

When viewing a chat channel, the number of unread messages will appear at the bottom right corner of the chat window, as new messages are received.

Phone Features Upgrade a Zoom Phone Call to a Meeting

Zoom Phone users can now upgrade the call to a video meeting with one click/tap. Block Numbers from the History or Voicemail Tab on Zoom Phone

Zoom Phone users can now block numbers from the History or Voicemail tab by clicking on More (...).



Resolved Issues

Resolved an issue where users will be prompted to enter admin credentials when Zoom was automatically upgrading from an MSI installation

Resolved an issue where Brasilia’s time zone was displaying incorrectly

Minor Bug Fixes

March 10, 2019 Version 4.3.46560.0311

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New and Enhanced Features

Further Optimizations for Video and Screen Sharing for Improved CPU Performance

Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

February 25, 2019 Version 4.3.46499.0224

New and Enhanced Features

Call a CRC device without Starting a Meeting

Zoom users with a CRC license can now call an H.323/SIP device without starting a meeting first.

Resolved Issues

Fixed an issue with the MSI installer was not automatically updating when ZoomAutoUpdate="true"

Minor bug fixes

February 13, 2019 Version 4.3.46336.0213

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

January 28, 2019 Version 4.3.46333.0128

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

January 22, 2019 Version 4.3.46260.0122

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

January 20, 2019 Version 4.3.46185.0120

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Changes to Existing Features

Updated Zoom Client

Zoom has refreshed the desktop user experience of its flagship Meetings and Chat service. The client is now more modern, sleek, and frictionless. New Chat features include channels, personal channel, starred messages, and contacts.

Zoom has refreshed the desktop user experience of its flagship Meetings and Chat service. The client is now more modern, sleek, and frictionless. New Chat features include channels, personal channel, starred messages, and contacts. Chat Groups Renamed Channels

Chat groups have been renamed channels.

New and Enhanced Features

Zoom Phone

Zoom Phone is a cloud phone system available as an add-on to Zoom’s platform. Support for inbound and outbound calling through the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and seamlessly integrated telephony features enable customers to replace their existing PBX solution and consolidate all of their business communication and collaboration requirements into their favorite video platform.



Zoom Phone is a cloud phone system available as an add-on to Zoom’s platform. Support for inbound and outbound calling through the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and seamlessly integrated telephony features enable customers to replace their existing PBX solution and consolidate all of their business communication and collaboration requirements into their favorite video platform. Meeting/Webinar Features 1080p Support for Video Sharing

Full High Definition video, 1080p, can now be sent and received.This feature is limited availability. For business plan customers who would like to be considered for this feature, please contact Zoom Support. Audio Watermark

If an attendee records the meeting, their personal information can now be embedded in the audio as an inaudible watermark. This option requires enabling "Only signed-in users can join the meeting" or "Only signed-in users with specified domains can join meetings". Screen Sharing Enhancements Ability to Stop a Participant’s Share

The host can now stop a participant’s screen share by going to the Participant List and selecting More next to the sharing participant’s name. Improvements for Direct Share

While direct sharing to a Zoom Room, the green screen share indicator bar will now automatically hide when the mouse is not moving and reappear when the mouse moves. Annotation Enhancements Indicator that a Participant is Annotating

The host can now identify which participants are annotating by viewing the participants list. The participants who are annotating will have an indicator in the color they are using to annotate. Support for Multiple Pages on Whiteboard

Hosts can now enable multiple pages for whiteboard. If enabled, they can create new pages, close pages, and navigate between multiple pages. Enhanced Annotation Tools Allow Removed Participants to Rejoin

Hosts can now allow meeting participants and webinar panelists to rejoin after they have been removed. This feature needs to be enabled on the web under Meeting, Group, or Account Settings. Improvements to the Raise Hand Feature

The raise hand feature will now prompt users to link their audio if necessary to make it easier to speak in the meeting. Support for Scheduling a Meeting or Webinar as Public

Hosts can now schedule a meeting as public through the Zoom client to share it on the calendar of public events. Improvements for Searching the Participants List

Users can now search the participants list with a partial string, instead of needing to enter the participant’s full name to search. Keypad for H.323 Calls

Users who dial out to an H.323 device will now have a keypad available for the duration of the call to enter DTMF tones for the H.323 device. Additional Mass Configuration Option

When installing and configuring Zoom through MSI or group policy on Windows, or with a pre-configured plist file on a Mac, the IT admin can now enable the option EnableMirrorEffect to mirror the shared video.

Meeting Features Warning When Scheduling a Meeting Longer than 40 minutes

Basic users will now be warned if they schedule a meeting longer than 40 minutes through the Zoom client or mobile app. Breakout Room Enhancements Set a Timer for Breakout Rooms

Hosts can now set a timer for breakout rooms. Once the configured time has passed, the breakout rooms will automatically close and users will be returned to the main session. Hosts can also choose to be notified when the time ends. Ability to Force Participants into Breakout Rooms

The hosts can now force participants to join the breakout rooms from the main session. Ability to Disable Returning to the Main Session

The host can now prevent participants from returning to the main session from the breakout room. They will return to the main session when the host closes the breakout rooms manually or the set time expires. Multiple Screen Support for Remote Support Sessions

When the host requests control of another participant’s screen via Remote Support Session, they can now select which screen they would like to control if the participant is using multiple screens.

Chat Features Personal Space for Note Taking

Write messages to yourself to take notes and save links within the Zoom chat window. Star Individual Messages

Star individual messages, making them easily accessible to revisit them later. Star Contacts and Chat Channels

Star Contacts and Chat Channels so that they are always easily accessible at the top of your Zoom chat window.



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

December 16, 2018 4.1.35374.1217

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New and Enhanced Features

User Features Waiting Room for External Participants

Added an option where signed in users on an account are automatically admitted into the meeting. Users who are not signed in or external to the account will be put into the waiting room.



Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

November 19, 2018 Version 4.1.34814.1119

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

November 7, 2018 Version 4.1.34583.1107

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

November 4, 2018 Version 4.1.34460.1105

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New and Enhanced Features

User Features Post-webinar survey

Webinar hosts can now configure a post webinar survey to launch at the end of a webinar. Webinar attendees will be prompted with the survey once the webinar ends. Host key support for 6-10 digits

A host key can now be 6-10 digits long.



Resolved Issues

Fixed an issue that caused the Zoom window to disappear when screen sharing

Fix for CVE-2018-15715

Minor Bug Fixes

September 24, 2018 Version 4.1.33259.0925

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Changes to Existing Features

Always Show Buttons below PMI

The Zoom client will now always show the Start, Edit, and Copy buttons below their personal meeting ID on the Meetings tab to provide easier access to these buttons.

New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/Webinar Features

Limit Screen Sharing Frame Rate

Users can now manually adjust the number of frames per second being sent when screensharing in the Zoom desktop client General Settings. Improved Experience with Call Me to Join Audio Zoom Room Direct Share Enhancements Virtual Background Enhancements

Meeting Features Notification that Meeting will Time Out after 40 Minutes when Scheduling

When scheduling a meeting as a basic user through the Zoom client for PC or Mac, the host will now be reminded that the meeting will time out after 40 minutes if they have 3 or more participants. Meetings Scheduled with Default Audio Type

Meetings will now be scheduled using the default audio type selected on the user's My Meeting Settings page. A different audio type can be selected when scheduling. Change Timezone when Scheduling

When scheduling a meeting through the Zoom desktop client, the host can now select a timezone different than the computer timezone.

Webinar Features Improvements to Follow Host Feature

The Follow Host feature now applies when content is being shared. If the host adjusts their video window size or hides the video window, the attendee’s video window will do the same. Additional Support for Managing H.323/SIP devices

The webinar host can now promote an H.323/SIP device to a panelist, demote them to an attendee, or allow them to talk when joined as an attendee.

Chat Features Extended Storage of Local Chat Messages

General Features

Improved Support for USB Headset devices using HID

If Skype for Business is running, Zoom will disable headset/HID support to prevent Skype and Zoom from both responding to headset commands. This ensures users will not hear a dial tone from Skype when attempting to answer a Zoom call with their headset.



Resolved Issues

Meeting invitation improvements

When inviting a user to a meeting utilizing Zoom’s Chat Service, if the user initiating the call ends the current meeting, the invitation to the other participant will stop ringing

When inviting a user to a meeting utilizing Zoom’s Chat Service, if the user initiating the call ends the current meeting, the invitation to the other participant will stop ringing Chat Messages Unable to be Decrypted for Some Users

Minor Bug Fixes

August 20, 2018 Version 4.1.30528.0821

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Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

August 19, 2018 Version 4.1.30445.0820

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/Webinar Features Improved Access to Change Camera, Microphone, or Speaker while screensharing Support for Additional USB Audio Devices

Zoom now supports mute, unmute, answer, decline, and ring for the following audio devices: Plantronics Blackwire C510 Plantronics Blackwire C520 Plantronics Blackwire C310 Plantronics Blackware C310-M Plantronics Blackwire C325 Plantronics Blackwire C725 Plantronics Savi W740/745 Plantronics Savi W410 with D100 USB receiver Plantronics Savi W420 with D100 USB receiver Plantronics Voyager 3200 with BT600 USB receiver Plantronics Voyager 5200 with BT600 USB receiver Plantronics Voyager Focus B825 with BT600 USB receiver

Audio Test Wizard Enhancements

Resolved issues

Sign-in issues for some Windows 7 users

Minor bug fixes

July 17, 2018 Version 4.1.28245.0717

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Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

July 15, 2018 Version 4.1.28165.0716



Download Type: Manual

New and Enhanced Features

General Features Disable Login with Email and Password

For administrators deploying Zoom via MSI or setting group policy through Active Directory, the Zoom Desktop client can disable email and password login. Admins can disable Facebook, Google and email login to force users to login with SSO or use any combination of login type.

Webinar Features Improvements to “Follow Host” functionality



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

July 1, 2018 Version 4.1.27702.0702

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

July 1, 2018 Version 4.1.27695.0702

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

June 26, 2018 Version 4.1.27507.0627

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

June 24, 2018 Version 4.1.27348.0625

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Changes to existing features

Removing a User

If a host removes a user from a meeting, they will be banned from the remainder of that meeting session.

If a host removes a user from a meeting, they will be banned from the remainder of that meeting session. Testing Computer Audio

Selecting to test your computer audio will now take you to an audio wizard to walk you through testing your audio and adjusting the settings.

Selecting to test your computer audio will now take you to an audio wizard to walk you through testing your audio and adjusting the settings. Share Second Camera

The option to share a second camera has been moved to the Advanced tab of the Screen Sharing window.

New and enhanced features

Webinar features Public Question and Answer

Host can enable public Question and Answer, which allows attendees to answer questions asked through the Q&A. Upvoting Questions on Q&A

Attendees can upvote questions and view questions sorted by upvotes if enabled by the host.

Meeting features Admit All with Waiting Room

You can now admit all participants from the waiting room instead of admitting them one by one. Clear and Save All Annotations as Host

The meeting host can clear and save all annotations even if another user is screen sharing.

Improved First Join Experience

Meeting/Webinar features Join Multiple Meetings

The Zoom Desktop Client for Windows can now be joined in to multiple meetings at the same time. This allows users to monitor a meeting while participating in another. Share Only Computer Audio

You can now share your computer audio to a meeting or webinar without sharing your screen. This requires you to join computer audio and is available on the Advanced Screen Sharing tab. Share Part of Screen

You can now select part of your screen to share instead of sharing the entire desktop or an entire application. This is available on the Advanced Screen Sharing tab. Local recording with Screen Sharing

Users can enable an option in the Zoom client to display the video thumbnail next to the shared screen in a local recording. If this setting is disabled, the video thumbnail will be embedded in the top right corner of the shared screen in the recording. Improved Audio and Video Quality with Low Bandwidth connections Reduction of Typing/Keyboard Noise Accessibility Improvements

Chat Features Improvements to Multiple User Chats

When a multiple user chat is created, the creator is automatically made the admin for the chat and has the ability to remove new members. They can also assign an admin and choose if new members can see the previous chat history. Editing Code Snippets

Code snippets can now be edited after being sent. New status “Away”

In addition to “Available”, “In a Zoom Meeting”, and “Do Not Disturb”, you can now set your status to “Away”. Combine messages sent in a short interval Code Snippet when End to End Encryption is Enabled Hover to see a contact’s status or full name Improved order of search results Other performance enhancements

General Features Managing Zoom Installation with Active Directory Group Policy

Zoom settings can be configured with an Active Directory Administrative Template. This allows Active Directory admins to configure Zoom settings and features through Group Policy at any time.. Additional options for locked deployment controls

Zoom features, such as screen sharing, can now be disabled at a client level with Active Directory Group Policy or the MSI installer. This helps ensure compliance with company requirements regardless of who's hosting the Zoom meeting.



Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

May 21, 2018 Version: 4.1.25010.0522

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Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

May 20, 2018 Version: 4.1.24919.0512

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New and Enhanced Features

Better Visibility of Zoom Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Resolved Issues

Minor Bug Fixes

May 6, 2018 Version: 4.1.24407.0507

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New and Enhanced Features

Meeting Features Upcoming Meeting Notifications

You can now enable meeting notifications from the operating system’s notification center. The notifications will remind you of upcoming meetings and allow you to join with one click.



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

April 16, 2018 Version: 4.1.23501.0416

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Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

April 1, 2018 Version: 4.1.23108.0402

Download Type: Manual

Changes to Existing Features

End to End Encryption and File transfer

File transfer can now be enabled while the End-to-End Encryption setting is enabled. If End to End Encryption was enabled on the account before April 1, 2018, file transfer will be off and locked at the account level. It must be unlocked before users can enable this feature. Users will need the Zoom desktop client version 4.1.23108.0402 or later to receive files while End to End encryption is enabled.

File transfer can now be enabled while the End-to-End Encryption setting is enabled. If End to End Encryption was enabled on the account before April 1, 2018, file transfer will be off and locked at the account level. It must be unlocked before users can enable this feature. Users will need the Zoom desktop client version 4.1.23108.0402 or later to receive files while End to End encryption is enabled. Real time Closed Caption

Real time closed caption appears as the captions are typed. It works with manual assignments of captioning through Zoom and 3rd party closed captioning.

Real time closed caption appears as the captions are typed. It works with manual assignments of captioning through Zoom and 3rd party closed captioning. Single Sign On and Google Login

When logging in through Single Sign On or Google, the authentication process will now always open a new window in your default browser to facilitate the login.

New and Enhanced Features

Meeting/Webinar Features Calendar Integration with Google, Office 365, and Exchange Meeting List with scheduled and invited meetings

Zoom meetings and webinars that are on the user’s calendar will be reflected on the Zoom client with a join button and host information, providing an easy way to join the meeting. If a meeting join link is not detected, the meeting will not display. Presence

Zoom Presence (available, in a meeting) will change automatically based on detected calendar events. This applies for Zoom and non-Zoom meetings. Ability to zoom into shared content in meetings and webinars .

When viewing shared content in a meeting or webinar, a user can now zoom in to the content. Push to talk

Allows users to temporarily unmute themselves by pressing the space bar. Recording Management Multiple audio notifications of recording

Users connected over VoIP or by telephone can now be notified by audio notification when a meeting is being recorded, in addition to the on screen notification. They will be notified each time recording is started or resumed after being paused. This can be controlled at an account, group, or user level. Users joined by telephone will be audibly notified once that the meeting is being recorded, even if this setting is disabled. Prevent meeting hosts from stopping automatic cloud recordings

If automatic cloud recording is enabled and locked at an account or group level, an account admin or owner can prevent meeting hosts from stopping the recording. This requires meeting hosts to be on Zoom desktop client version 4.1.4 or later. Up to 49 video streams in local recording

Local recording in gallery view can capture up to 49 video streams. Optimize Local Recordings for Third Party Video Editor

Local Recordings can be now optimized for use in third party video editing software. This setting must be enabled in the Zoom desktop client. Shortened international dial-in numbers URL

The international dial-in numbers link will now be shortened for ease of use. Russian language support

You can now select Russian as the primary language for your Zoom client. See Change Your Language on Zoom for details. Additional configuration options for MSI installer

The MSI installer now includes additional configuration options for disabling in-meeting chat, in-meeting file transfer, local recording, cloud recording, and screen sharing. The options to Confirm with me before I leave a meeting, Always mute microphone when joining a meeting, and Hide non-video participants can also be set. See Install Using MSI for details. Virtual Background improvements

Improvements to Virtual Background when the subject is in motion. Remember Zoom window size, tab, and location

When a user logs into the Zoom client, it will now remember the window size, tab, and location on screen from the user’s last login. Accessibility Enhancements

Webinar Features Ability to dismiss questions

Hosts, co-hosts and panelists can dismiss answered and unanswered questions to remove them from the question queue.

Chat Features Send Code snippet over chat

Copy and paste bits of code over chat and preserve the code formatting. This must be enabled by the account owner or admin and requires a separate package download. Notifications for keywords and contacts

Receive mobile and desktop notifications for new messages from specific people or when certain words or phrases are mentioned.



Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

February 4, 2018 Version: 4.1.20185.0205

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

January 22, 2018 Version: 4.1.19663.0122

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New and enhanced features

Display up to 49 thumbnails in Gallery View

If you have a supported CPU on your computer, you can enable an option to display up to 49 thumbnails on each screen in the Gallery View. See Displaying Participants in Gallery View for details.

If you have a supported CPU on your computer, you can enable an option to display up to 49 thumbnails on each screen in the Gallery View. See Displaying Participants in Gallery View for details. Enhanced ability to pin videos

If the host has spotlighted a video, the host or co-host of the meeting, or the host or panelist of a webinar has the ability to pin a different video.

Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

January 3, 2018 Version 4.1.18847.0104

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

December 17, 2017 Version: 4.1.17379.1218

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Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

December 11, 2017 Version: 4.1.16699.1208

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New and enhanced features

Local recording enhancements

The Local recording setting include an option to include or hide thumbnails during screen sharing, and an option to add a timestamp to the recording.

The Local recording setting include an option to include or hide thumbnails during screen sharing, and an option to add a timestamp to the recording. Hotkey to stop Remote Control

After you have given a meeting participant permission to remotely control your screen, you can use the Control+Shift+G hotkey to take back control.

After you have given a meeting participant permission to remotely control your screen, you can use the Control+Shift+G hotkey to take back control. Help information when no camera is detected

A help dialog displays if you attempt to show your video when a camera is not detected on your computer.

A help dialog displays if you attempt to show your video when a camera is not detected on your computer. Virtual background enhancement

The virtual background has been improved for conditions where the lighting is low.

The virtual background has been improved for conditions where the lighting is low. Performance enhancement

Annotation and whiteboard performance has been improved for large meetings.

Annotation and whiteboard performance has been improved for large meetings. Dial-in countries can be added when scheduling meetings

The Select Global Dial-in Countries dialog “Dial-in from” option lets user add countries at the time they schedule the meeting.

The Select Global Dial-in Countries dialog “Dial-in from” option lets user add countries at the time they schedule the meeting. Meeting invitation enhancement

The meeting scheduler lets you specify that only attendees from specified domains can join the meeting, and then lets you specify the allowed domains.

The meeting scheduler lets you specify that only attendees from specified domains can join the meeting, and then lets you specify the allowed domains. Copy link to live streaming sessions

Participants who are sharing their screen can click the Copy Streaming Link option in the More menu, to copy the link for meetings and webinars that are being live streamed so that others can join.

Participants who are sharing their screen can click the Copy Streaming Link option in the More menu, to copy the link for meetings and webinars that are being live streamed so that others can join. Detect when microphone is on mute

Zoom detects when participants who are speaking, and reminds them to turn on their microphone if it is on mute.

Zoom detects when participants who are speaking, and reminds them to turn on their microphone if it is on mute. Font size enhancement

For computers that are using a higher DPI, the font size automatically increases to improve readability.

For computers that are using a higher DPI, the font size automatically increases to improve readability. Accessibility enhancements

Resolved issues

Minor bug fixes

October 24, 2017 Version: 4.1.11049.1024

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New and Enhanced Features

Confirmation when ending an automatic cloud recording

For meetings that are configured to automatically record to the cloud, a confirmation dialog pops up if the meeting host clicks the Stop Recording or Pause Recording option. This can help prevent ending the recording accidentally.

For meetings that are configured to automatically record to the cloud, a confirmation dialog pops up if the meeting host clicks the Stop Recording or Pause Recording option. This can help prevent ending the recording accidentally. Additional installation option for MSI installer

The MSI installer includes an option to disable sharing. See Install Using MSI for details.

The MSI installer includes an option to disable sharing. See Install Using MSI for details. IT Installation Detection

In corporate environments, Zoom will detect if there is an IT installation. When detected, the IT installation will launch.

Resolved Issues

Annotation performance improvements

Minor bug fixes.

October 13, 2017 Version: 4.1.10062.1016

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New and Enhanced Features

Increased maximum chat group size

You can now include up to 2000 participants in a chat group.

Resolved Issues

The Do Not Disturb status is now updated correctly.

Minor bug fixes.

September 29, 2017 Version: 4.1.9355.0929

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New and Enhanced Features

Watermark enhancement

If the Watermark feature is enabled, it now displays on the video of the active speaker, in addition to the shared screen.

Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes.

September 24, 2017 Version: 4.1.8826.0925

Download Type: Manual



Change to an existing feature

Webinar enhancements

The following features are available to webinar hosts and attendees who are using the latest version of the client.

The following features are available to webinar hosts and attendees who are using the latest version of the client. The host can unmute attendees without making them panelists. The host no longer needs to promote an attendee to panelist in order for them to speak or share video.



The host can change the attendees' view in the webinar: follow host view mode, speaker view or gallery view.



The host can initiate a private chat with any attendee who is using this version of the client.



The setting on your device for the default recipients of an in-meeting chat message (Everyone or All panelists) remains the same as it was for the previous webinar in which you used that device.



For webinars that have the Q&A feature enabled, the Allow attendees to ask questions anonymously option can be disabled for all webinars in the account. This option appears grayed out if the Allow Anonymous Q&A in Webinar is disabled in Account Settings.

option can be disabled for all webinars in the account. This option appears grayed out if the is disabled in Account Settings.

The Don’t Connect to Audio setting in the Join dialog now applies to webinar attendees.

setting in the dialog now applies to webinar attendees. Meeting/Webinar enhancements

Participants with raised hands appear in the order in which they were raised, rather than alphabetically.



If a user attempts to start a meeting within 5 minutes of the start time of a scheduled meeting or webinar, they see a dialog that asks whether they want to join the scheduled meeting or webinar, or start a new meeting.

New and enhanced features

Webinar features

Stream webinars Live on Facebook Workplace

You can now choose to stream a webinar Live on Facebook Workplace. If this feature is enabled on the Zoom web portal, you can click the More button after you start the webinar, and choose Live on Facebook Workplace .

You can now choose to stream a webinar Live on Facebook Workplace. If this feature is enabled on the Zoom web portal, you can click the button after you start the webinar, and choose . Meeting feature

Schedule meetings with an alternative host

When you schedule meetings from the Zoom application, you have the option to include alternative hosts.

When you schedule meetings from the Zoom application, you have the option to include alternative hosts. Meeting/Webinar features

Side-by-side mode for a shared screen

Meeting and webinar participants who are viewing a shared screen can switch to Side-by-side Mode. This enables them to see the shared screen alongside either the Speaker View or Gallery View, depending on which view they choose. They can also adjust the location of the separator between the shared screen and video to change the relative size of each side.

Meeting and webinar participants who are viewing a shared screen can switch to Side-by-side Mode. This enables them to see the shared screen alongside either the Speaker View or Gallery View, depending on which view they choose. They can also adjust the location of the separator between the shared screen and video to change the relative size of each side.

Mute or unmute yourself using a headset control

If you are using a supported Logitech headset (model H570e, H650e, or H820e), you can press the mute button on the headset to mute or unmute yourself. The updated audio status will be reflected in the Zoom meeting controls.

If you are using a supported Logitech headset (model H570e, H650e, or H820e), you can press the mute button on the headset to mute or unmute yourself. The updated audio status will be reflected in the Zoom meeting controls.

Hosts and internal participants can see when guests are present

For accounts in which this feature is enabled, the host and internal members of the account see that guests are present when an external participant arrives. The list of participants indicates which participants are guests. The external participants do not see this indicator. Note that users who are signed using an older version of the client also appear as guests in the participant list.

For accounts in which this feature is enabled, the host and internal members of the account see that guests are present when an external participant arrives. The list of participants indicates which participants are guests. The external participants do not see this indicator. Note that users who are signed using an older version of the client also appear as guests in the participant list.

Participants can choose to remain muted

If participants are muted, the host cannot automatically unmute them. The host must request that participants unmute themselves. Participants always have the option to mute themselves.

If participants are muted, the host cannot automatically unmute them. The host must request that participants unmute themselves. Participants always have the option to mute themselves.

Follow a presenter’s pointer automatically

If you are using a computer with a lower resolution than the presenter, and the View option is set to Original size, your display automatically pans and zooms to follow the presenter’s pointer on a shared screen.

If you are using a computer with a lower resolution than the presenter, and the option is set to size, your display automatically pans and zooms to follow the presenter’s pointer on a shared screen.

Improved flow for signing into Zoom

If the administrator of your Zoom account has disabled signing in with Google or Facebook, a message explains what to do next if you attempt to sign in with a disabled method.

If the administrator of your Zoom account has disabled signing in with Google or Facebook, a message explains what to do next if you attempt to sign in with a disabled method.

Maintain the Original Sound setting for specific microphones

If available for your organization, the Turn on/off Original Sound option now includes a menu that lets you select whether or not to use the original sound for one specific microphone. Preserving this setting can be useful if you frequently need to switch between microphones.

If available for your organization, the option now includes a menu that lets you select whether or not to use the original sound for one specific microphone. Preserving this setting can be useful if you frequently need to switch between microphones.

Portuguese language support

You can now select Portuguese as the primary language for your Zoom client. See Change Your Language on Zoom for details.

You can now select Portuguese as the primary language for your Zoom client. See Change Your Language on Zoom for details.

Usability enhancement when waiting for a host to start a meeting or webinar

The message displayed to attendees when waiting for the host to start the meeting or webinar has been improved.

The message displayed to attendees when waiting for the host to start the meeting or webinar has been improved.

Accessibility enhancements New keyboard shortcuts

You can now use the up/down/left/right arrow keys, instead of just the tab key, to navigate to different settings. See Keyboard Shortcuts for details. Hotkeys for annotation controls

New hotkeys are available while annotating during a screenshare. See Keyboard Shortcuts for details. Screen sharing toolbar is now keyboard accessible

While screen sharing, the meeting control toolbar is now keyboard accessible. Additional accessibility bug fixes



MSI Installer enhancements

The MSI installer includes additional configuration options as well as the ability for end users to be able to update without entering administrator credentials.See Install Using MSI for details.

The MSI installer includes additional configuration options as well as the ability for end users to be able to update without entering administrator credentials.See Install Using MSI for details.

Mute participants on entry

When scheduling a meeting from the Zoom client, you have the option to have all participants muted when they join.

When scheduling a meeting from the Zoom client, you have the option to have all participants muted when they join.

Additional minor enhancements

Chat features

Mark a message as Unread

Hover over a chat messages that you already read, then choose the Mark as unread option to change its status.

Hover over a chat messages that you already read, then choose the Mark as unread option to change its status.

Control messages you have already sent Edit a message

You can edit the content of a message that you sent in the past. The search results that recipients see in the chat will reflect the content of your edited message. Delete a message

You can delete a message that you sent at any time. The message is removed from the IM application so that recipients no longer have access to it within Zoom. Only the sender sees a notification that the message was deleted. Delete a file

If your chat consists of a file, you can choose to delete it. Recipients no longer have access within Zoom to the deleted file.



Provide enhanced status information

In addition to showing a text string that displays your status, you can indicate that you do not wish to receive notifications by choosing the Do Not Disturb option for your status for a specific period of time. In addition, the presence status will automatically change to “In a meeting” once you start or join a Zoom meeting.

In addition to showing a text string that displays your status, you can indicate that you do not wish to receive notifications by choosing the option for your status for a specific period of time. In addition, the presence status will automatically change to “In a meeting” once you start or join a Zoom meeting.

Control your notifications

You can choose whether to receive notifications when all messages arrive, to only receive a notification when messages are addressed specifically to you or to everyone, or to receive no notifications. You can also modify this setting so that you receive notifications only for specific groups.

You can choose whether to receive notifications when all messages arrive, to only receive a notification when messages are addressed specifically to you or to everyone, or to receive no notifications. You can also modify this setting so that you receive notifications only for specific groups.

Send multiple files in a single chat message

You can select up to 5 files or images to send within a single chat message.

You can select up to 5 files or images to send within a single chat message.

Prevent multiple IM groups from having the same name

If you attempt to name a new chat group with an existing name, you cannot save the name.

If you attempt to name a new chat group with an existing name, you cannot save the name.

Additional actions available for a missed invitation

If you miss or decline a meeting invitation, you have the option to copy the link or join the meeting.

If you miss or decline a meeting invitation, you have the option to copy the link or join the meeting.

Link preview

The chat window includes a preview of the web page for any web link included in a chat.

The chat window includes a preview of the web page for any web link included in a chat.

Send animated Giphy images

You can search for animated images enabled by the integration with Giphy.com, and then share them in direct messages or group conversations. Administrators can enable or disable this feature on the IM Settings tab of the Zoom web portal.

You can search for animated images enabled by the integration with Giphy.com, and then share them in direct messages or group conversations. Administrators can enable or disable this feature on the IM Settings tab of the Zoom web portal.

Check spelling automatically

The spelling is checked automatically in chat messages that you type on your Windows computer.

Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes.

July 16, 2017 Version: 4.0.38982.0714

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Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

June 19, 2017 Version: 4.0.36525.0619

Download Type: Manual



Change to an existing feature

Chat setting for webinar hosts

The default setting for who webinar hosts “allow attendees to chat with” has been changed. By default, hosts now allows attendees to chat with “all panelists and attendees.”

Resolved Issues

Minor bug fixes

June 4, 2017 Version: 4.0.35295.0605

Download Type: Manual



Change to an existing feature

Participant list is sorted to highlight unmuted participants

The Participant list for meetings and webinars is sorted so that participants who are unmuted are shown closer to the top of the list than participants who are muted.

New and enhanced features

Meeting/Webinar features

Support for 3rd party closed captioning tools

A host can request a URL to be used by a 3rd party closed captioning solution. The URL provides access to the specific event, enabling the tool to enter caption text for a Zoom meeting or webinar. See Closed Caption REST API for details.

A host can request a URL to be used by a 3rd party closed captioning solution. The URL provides access to the specific event, enabling the tool to enter caption text for a Zoom meeting or webinar. See Closed Caption REST API for details.

Accessibility enhancements

Improvements for users who are accessing Zoom using screen readers or keyboard navigation. Additional shortcuts are available. See Hotkeys and Keyboard for Zoom and Accessibility Features on Zoom for details.

Improvements for users who are accessing Zoom using screen readers or keyboard navigation. Additional shortcuts are available. See Hotkeys and Keyboard for Zoom and Accessibility Features on Zoom for det