"Zoom" can be used to turn off the video of the video conference partner at once-The chat function has also been greatly enhanced.

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The US Zoom Video Communications released the latest version v5.8.0 of the client application of the online video conference software "Zoom" on September 22 (local time) (Windows / macOS version only released on September 23). The Windows / Mac / Linux version is now available as a free download from the company's website. The mobile version (iOS / Android) is also available in each app store.

In the latest version, a [Stop incoming video] function has been added that allows you to turn off the video of the video conference partner at once. It is available from the menu from the View button at the top right of the video conference window. This feature can be used to maintain shared content when the line speed is slow, or it can be used when it is stressful to see the video of the other party.

In addition, a function has been added to narrow down the emoji by keyboard input so that the emoji can be entered quickly in the text chat during the video conference. If you enter ":" (colon) in the input field and then enter two or more letters of the alphabet, the emoticons with the corresponding names will be narrowed down and displayed.

The normal text chat function has also been greatly enhanced. First of all, it supports rich text, and in addition to being able to use bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, etc., it is also possible to change the color and background of characters, bullet points, etc.

In addition, a "status memo" that can display a memo can be set at the top of the message composition box of the chat partner. Since the display period can be set for the "status memo", it is used to display a memo indicating one's absence such as "going out" or "on vacation", or to appeal one's condition such as "busy" or "lonely". Would be good. "Status memo" can be set from [Set status memo] in the pop-up that can be displayed from the button on the upper right of the main window.