To see multiple participants on Zoom on your iPad, simply swipe left from the active speaker view to switch to Gallery View.
Understanding Zoom's Mobile Views on iPad
When you join a Zoom meeting on your iPad (iOS device), the app defaults to a specific display mode designed for mobile use. Recognizing these views is key to navigating your meeting experience:
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Active Speaker View: This is the default display mode on the Zoom mobile app, including iPads. In this view, the person currently speaking or making noise is prominently displayed on your screen. If one or more participants join the meeting, you will typically see a small video thumbnail of these other participants in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This view is ideal for focusing on the primary speaker.
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Gallery View: To see more participants simultaneously, Zoom offers the Gallery View. This mode arranges multiple participants in a grid layout, allowing you to view many attendees at once, regardless of who is speaking. This is the view you want to switch to if you wish to "see others" in the meeting.
Switching to Gallery View on Your iPad
Accessing Gallery View on your iPad is a straightforward gesture-based action:
- Join a Zoom Meeting: Start or join a Zoom meeting on your iPad device.
- Observe the Default View: By default, your screen will display the Active Speaker View, highlighting the current speaker. You'll likely see small video thumbnails of other attendees in the corner.
- Perform the Swipe Gesture: To change your view and see more participants, swipe left across your iPad's screen from the active speaker view.
- Enter Gallery View: This simple swipe will switch your display to Gallery View, arranging all available video feeds in a grid, enabling you to see multiple meeting participants at once.
Benefits of Using Gallery View
Switching to Gallery View enhances your meeting experience by:
- Increased Engagement: Allows you to see the reactions and non-verbal cues of more participants simultaneously, fostering a sense of connection.
- Better Group Interaction: Facilitates a more natural group discussion as you can see who else is present and potentially waiting to speak.
- Comprehensive Overview: Provides a clear overview of all active participants, especially in smaller to medium-sized meetings.
Comparing Zoom Views on iPad
Here's a quick comparison of the two primary views available on your Zoom iPad app:
| Feature | Active Speaker View | Gallery View |
|---|---|---|
| Default | Yes | No |
| Primary Focus | Current speaker | Multiple participants (grid) |
| Other Participants | Small thumbnail (bottom-right) | Visible in the main grid |
| How to Activate | Default | Swipe left from Active Speaker |
