{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-raise-hand-in-zoom","route":"/learn/how-to-raise-hand-in-zoom","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-raise-hand-in-zoom","title":"How to Raise Hand in Zoom","h1":"How to Raise Hand in Zoom","description":"Discover effective ways to raise your hand in Zoom meetings. Enhance your virtual communication skills and ensure your voice is heard during discussions.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Raise Hand in Zoom"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Follow these steps to raise your hand during a Zoom meeting. 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A hand icon will appear next to your name."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"On Mobile (Android/iOS)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Tap the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“More” (three dots)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" button at the bottom-right corner of your screen."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Tap “Raise Hand”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – From the menu that appears, tap "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Raise Hand”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to notify the host."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Host Sees Notification"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – The meeting host and other participants will see a raised hand icon next to your name in the participant list."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Lower Your Hand (Optional)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – To lower your hand, click "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Reactions”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" again and select "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Lower Hand”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (or tap again on mobile)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – You’ve successfully raised your hand. Use it for asking questions, giving input, or grabbing attention during discussions."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9iskhwr00ddkz0diy6kprzr/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9iskhwr00ddkz0diy6kprzr/tour","id":"cm9iskhwr00ddkz0diy6kprzr"}],"plainText":["How to Raise Hand in Zoom","Follow these steps to raise your hand during a Zoom meeting. This feature is useful when you have a question or want to draw the attention of the meeting host without interrupting the speaker.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9iskhwr00ddkz0diy6kprzr/tour","Join or Start a Zoom Meeting – Open the Zoom app or browser and join the meeting where you want to raise your hand.\nLook for the Reactions Button (Desktop) – On the bottom toolbar, click on “Reactions” (it has a smiley face icon).\nClick “Raise Hand” – In the popup that appears, click on the “Raise Hand” option. A hand icon will appear next to your name.\nOn Mobile (Android/iOS) – Tap the “More” (three dots) button at the bottom-right corner of your screen.\nTap “Raise Hand” – From the menu that appears, tap “Raise Hand” to notify the host.\nHost Sees Notification – The meeting host and other participants will see a raised hand icon next to your name in the participant list.\nLower Your Hand (Optional) – To lower your hand, click “Reactions” again and select “Lower Hand” (or tap again on mobile).\nDone – You’ve successfully raised your hand. Use it for asking questions, giving input, or grabbing attention during discussions."]}