{"id":12259,"date":"2024-05-23T16:01:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T12:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=12259"},"modified":"2025-05-27T13:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:39:06","slug":"how-to-raise-hand-in-zoom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-raise-hand-in-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Raise Hand in Zoom: A Simple Gesture"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have to admit, the \u201craise hand\u201d feature in Zoom is pretty cool. It\u2019s like being in a classroom and raising your hand for the teacher so you can ask them a question. It\u2019s a handy little communication tool (pun intended) that\u2019s great for getting your voice heard over Zoom calls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>In this article, we\u2019ll give you the skinny on how to raise a hand in Zoom meetings<\/a> on any device. Stick around until the end to find out how you can raise your hand without clicking or tapping on your screen!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Raise Hand in Zoom on Phone<\/b><\/h2>\n

Step 1: Jump on a Zoom Call<\/b><\/h3>\n

It goes without saying that the first thing you need to do is join a Zoom meeting. Once things kick off, look at the bottom of your screen where it says \u201cReactions.\u201d It\u2019s a smiley face with a plus on it. Tap the icon to toggle a pop-up page with a Raise Hand button, and a bunch of emojis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Tap to Raise Your Hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

As soon as you tap the button, a little hand icon will appear next to your name in the list of participants. Your host also gets a notification about your raised hand. At the bottom-left of the page, you can see the total of hands that have been raised during the meeting. And that\u2019s it in a nutshell. But, wait!<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Don\u2019t Forget to Lower Your Hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

Imagine a real-life situation where you raise your hand, ask your question, and then keep your hand raised even though you have your answer! Once you\u2019re done speaking, tap on the Reactions icon again, and click Lower Hand. If you forget to do that, the host of the meeting can do it for you. In fact, they have the option to lower all hands during a meeting. And that\u2019s a wrap on how to raise your hand in Zoom calls over the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Raise Your Hand in a Zoom Meeting on Desktop<\/b><\/h2>\n

Raising your hand on Zoom couldn\u2019t be any easier on a desktop. And it doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re on a Mac, Windows, or Linux device.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Join or Start a Meeting<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Set up a meeting or join one on Zoom. Then click the Reactions icon on the bottom toolbar. It\u2019s still the same smiley face. You\u2019ll see the Raise Hand button.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2 Click and Raise Your Hand<\/b><\/h3>\n

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And that\u2019s all there is to it! If you\u2019re a host and someone raises their hand, you\u2019ll get a ping and can unmute them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget to lower your hand after the conversation is over. The host can do it for you as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Raise Hand in Zoom Dial-in Calls<\/b><\/h2>\n

Zoom\u2019s Dial-in calls let you jump on meetings straight from your phone. This means that the familiar Raise hand button is nowhere to be found. But, that\u2019s no reason to panic! Zoom has got you covered. All you need to do is dial *9, and your host will know that you\u2019ve \u201craised your hand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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And that\u2019s all there is to it! If you\u2019re a host and someone raises their hand, you\u2019ll get a ping and can unmute them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget to lower your hand after the conversation is over. The host can do it for you as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Raise Your Hand in Zoom Hands-Free<\/b><\/h2>\n

Well, not exactly hands-free, but Zoom has added a feature that lets you raise your hand without clicking or tapping anywhere. And it\u2019s called gesture recognition. You can set it up before your Zoom meeting or call starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enabling Gesture Recognition on Zoom<\/b><\/h3>\n

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  1. Open the Zoom app<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Go to Settings and if you don\u2019t up on the General tab, select General<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You should see a Reactions section, with some options underneath. Go ahead and check the \u201cActivate the following emojis based on hand gesture recognition\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    You can also activate it as the meeting is taking place. You should see a tiny arrow when you hover over the Reactions button. That\u2019ll toggle a pop-up that says \u201cRecognize hand gestures.\u201d Choose that and enable it. Right now, it\u2019s limited to two reactions. But, who knows? Maybe Zoom will add more. Once you\u2019re done with speaking, raise your hand again to lower it\u2026otherwise it\u2019ll stay up for the rest of the meeting!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Using AI to Maximize Zoom Meetings<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Raising your hand during Zoom calls means you have questions and comments to discuss. Now imagine that there are 10 people on the call. That\u2019s a lot of information, and it\u2019s hard to keep track of. Using an AI-powered tool can go a long way in making sure that your meetings are effective and everyone clicks the \u201cLeave\u201d button feeling like they\u2019ve achieved something during the call.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How Krisp Boosts Your Zoom Meetings<\/b><\/h3>\n

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    Krisp\u2019s AI Meeting Assistant<\/a> is an advanced tool designed not only to level up your meetings, but also to empower communication among team members and enhance the flow of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    You can integrate Krisp with Zoom, and enjoy the perks below:<\/span><\/p>\n