6/25/2021
Zoom announced the release of version 5.7.0 on June 21. The new version has updates and features that are exciting and can be counted as wins in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) space leading to student success.
NOTE: in order to use any of the features in this new release, including but not limited to those described below, you must ensure that your Zoom app is updated to version 5.7.0 or newer. Learn how to check which version you are using and, if necessary, update your app. Version 5.7.0 is not yet available for HITS CoreImage PCs.
Among many new and enhanced features being offered, a few notable ones include:
- Support for pronouns
- Users now have the ability to enable their pronouns to be displayed as part of their display name in meetings and webinars.
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Learn how to show your pronouns in Zoom
- Request Live Transcription enablement as participant
- Meeting participants and webinar attendees can request the host enable Live Transcription, avoiding interrupting the host to request this verbally or through chat. This can be also requested anonymously.
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Learn how to request that the host enables live transcription in a Zoom meeting or webinar
- Share screen to all Breakout Rooms
- When sharing a screen in the main session, the host or co-host can share their screen to all active Breakout Rooms.
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux
- Learn how to share your screen to all breakout rooms
Learn More
- Refer to the Zoom Release Notes for June 21, 2021 to review all features included in the 5.7.0 version