When the host enables the Mute setting, it mutes all participants in the conference. The participants can still listen and unmute their audio when needed.
The Mute mode is used:
To restore order to an unruly conversation by silencing all speakers.
When meetings require the uninterrupted delivery of an announcement.
Procedure
Do one of the following:
For desktop clients: Click on the icon.
For mobile clients: Click on the icon.
Do one of the following:
On desktop client, click Meeting Controls > Mute Everyone.
On mobile client, tap Mute Everyone.
Result
Except for the host, the microphones of all the participants are immediately muted.
The participants receives a notification when the host mutes everyone.
In desktop clients, under Meeting Controls > Mute Everyone gets a checkmark to notify the host or participant who enabled Mute Everyone setting.