Ever found yourself needing to display your screen to a coworker or client while on a video call? You’re in good company. Sharing your screen is a great tool for collaboration, diagnosing issues, and showcasing information. In this piece, I’ll walk you through the process of sharing your screen using RingCentral, a leading cloud communication and collaboration platform.
Step 1: Join a Meeting
The first step is to join a meeting on RingCentral. You can do this by clicking on the meeting link provided by the host or by entering the meeting ID in the RingCentral app. Once you are in the meeting, you will see a toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Start Screen Sharing
To start screen sharing, click on the “Share Screen” button in the toolbar. A pop-up window will appear with different options for screen sharing. You can choose to share your entire screen, a specific application window, or a Chrome tab. Select the option that suits your needs.
Step 3: Customize Screen Sharing Settings
Before you start sharing your screen, you have the option to customize the screen sharing settings. Click on the “Advanced” tab in the screen sharing pop-up window to access these settings. Here, you can choose whether to share computer audio and enable or disable the annotation feature.
Step 4: Share Screen
Once you have selected your screen sharing settings, click on the “Share” button. Your screen will now be shared with the participants in the meeting. They will be able to see everything that you have on your screen in real-time.
Step 5: Stop Screen Sharing
To stop screen sharing, click on the “Stop Sharing” button in the toolbar. Alternatively, you can press the “Esc” key on your keyboard to stop sharing.
Personal Commentary
I have found screen sharing on RingCentral to be incredibly convenient and user-friendly. The process is straightforward, and the options for customizing screen sharing settings provide flexibility for different use cases. Whether I’m presenting a slide deck, demonstrating a software application, or collaborating on a document, screen sharing on RingCentral allows me to easily share my screen with others and enhance communication and collaboration.
Conclusion
Screen sharing is a powerful feature that can greatly improve remote collaboration and communication. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily screen share on RingCentral and take advantage of this valuable tool. Whether you need to present information, troubleshoot issues, or collaborate with colleagues, screen sharing on RingCentral makes it simple and efficient. Give it a try and experience the benefits for yourself!
