Zoom: Host tools Icon on the Toolbar

By selecting the Host tools icon on the meeting toolbar, leaders, co-hosts, and alternative hosts may quickly access meeting tools and permissions. Please note that the examples below refer to the latest version of the Zoom Workplace app. Review the options below for more information.

An example of the Host Tools icon on the Zoom meeting toolbar.

  • For example, a leader may choose to allow or remove the option for Participants to engage the Chat in the meeting.
  • The Host tools icon also includes the option to Suspend Participant Activities. When selected, this option ends all audio, webcam, and share screen activity in a session. The leader (or co-host/alternative host) may then enable these tools once more, at their convenience.
  • In the latest version of Zoom, select Host tools on the toolbar to open the menu for more options.
  • Select Participants to access options that apply specifically to the tools and attendees in the meeting.

An example of the Host Tools menu. This menu appears after selecting the Host Tools icon on the meeting toolbar.

  • After selecting Participants, use the toggles to activate or deactivate an option.

An example of the options available in the Participants menu of the Host tools icon, including the option to suspend participant activities.

If you're the leader of a Zoom session and the Host tools icon does not appear on the toolbar, check for a Zoom update for your device. Please visit Zoom's download site.