System and method for selecting one out of a plurality of participants in a network-based video meeting

A processor-implemented system configured for use by a first participant of a plurality of participants in a network-based video meeting and for selecting one of the plurality of participants, the system comprising a controller configured by programming instructions on non-transitory computer readable media to:

• receive actuation of a selectable link provided via a network communication application;
• select, without prior indication of a selection of a participant, any one of the plurality of participants responsive to the actuation of the selectable link;
• link a graphical indicator element with a participant-specific graphical element associated with the selected one of the plurality of participants;
• and
• cause the graphical indicator element to be displayed on display devices associated with computing devices for the plurality of participants;
• wherein when the plurality of participants view a gallery view of the participants, the graphical indicator element identifies the participant-specific graphical element associated with the selected participant.

Non-transitory computer readable media encoded with programming instructions configurable to cause a computing device of a first participant of a plurality of participants to a network-based video meeting to perform a method comprising:

• receiving, in a network communication application of a first participant, actuation of a selectable link provided via the network communication application;
• selecting, without prior indication of a selection of a participant, any one of the plurality of participants responsive to the actuation of the selectable link;
• linking a graphical indicator element with a participant-specific graphical element associated with the selected one of the plurality of participants;
• and
• causing the graphical indicator element to be displayed on display devices associated with computing devices for the plurality of participants;
• wherein when the plurality of participants view a gallery view of the participants, the graphical indicator element identifies the participant-specific graphical element associated with the selected participant.