How to Raise Hand in Zoom on Windows, Mac, or Linux
If you’re using Zoom’s desktop app on Windows, Mac, or Linux, here’s how you can raise your hand in a meeting:
Step 1: Open Zoom and host a meeting or join a meeting as a participant.
Step 2: Find and click on the Reactions button at the bottom of the interface. A menu will pop up with different icons and emojis.
Step 3: Click on the Raise Hand icon at the bottom of the menu. A raised hand emoji will appear next to your name and in the top-left corner of your video feed.
Step 4: To lower your hand, click on the Reactions button again and click on the Lower Hand icon at the bottom of the menu.
Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut to raise or lower your hand:
On Windows, press Alt + Y.
On Mac, press Option + Y.