How do I mute and unmute myself on Zoom?

If you are participating in a Zoom meeting, you may want to know how to mute and unmute yourself so that you can control when you are speaking and when you are not. This is especially important if you are in a large meeting with multiple people speaking at once, as it can help to reduce background noise and ensure that everyone is heard. Knowing how to mute and unmute yourself on Zoom can also help to ensure that you don't accidentally interrupt someone else while they are speaking.