WebEx stands out as a widely used platform for video conferencing, offering features for users to share their screens and work together simultaneously. A notable functionality within WebEx is the capability to stream YouTube videos while in a meeting or during a presentation. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate the steps to successfully stream a YouTube video via WebEx.
Step 1: Open WebEx
To begin, open your WebEx application and log in to your account. Once you are logged in, you should see the main interface of WebEx. From here, you can start a new meeting or join an existing one.
Step 2: Share Your Screen
To play a YouTube video through WebEx, you will need to share your screen with the other participants in the meeting. To do this, click on the “Share” button located in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. This will bring up a menu of options for sharing your screen.
Step 3: Select YouTube
Once you have selected to share your screen, you will see a list of applications that are currently open on your computer. Scroll through this list until you find the YouTube application. Click on it to select it as the window you want to share.
Step 4: Play the Video
Now that you have selected YouTube, you can play any video you want to share with your meeting participants. Simply click on the video you want to watch and press play. The video will now be visible to everyone in the meeting.
Step 5: Control the Video
While the video is playing, you can control it using the controls that appear at the bottom of the screen. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward, and adjust the volume as needed. You can also switch to full-screen mode if you want to maximize the viewing experience.
Step 6: End the Meeting
Once you have finished watching the video, you can end the meeting by clicking on the “End” button located in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. This will disconnect everyone from the meeting and close the WebEx application.
Conclusion
Playing a YouTube video through WebEx is a great way to share content with your meeting participants. By following these simple steps, you can easily play any video you want during a meeting or presentation. With WebEx, collaboration and communication have never been easier.
