Screen sharing is a beneficial tool available in Zoom that lets you display your computer screen to other participants in a meeting. It can come in handy for presentations, working together, or even just showing something to another person. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of how to use the screen sharing feature in Zoom.
Step 1: Start a Meeting
To begin screen sharing, you need to start a meeting in Zoom. You can do this by opening the Zoom app or logging into the Zoom website and clicking on “New Meeting” or “Join” if you have been invited to a meeting.
Step 2: Share Your Screen
Once you are in the meeting, you will see a toolbar at the bottom of your screen. Click on the “Share Screen” button, which is represented by two overlapping rectangles. This will bring up a window where you can select what you want to share.
Step 3: Select What You Want to Share
In the window that appears, you can choose to share your entire screen or just a specific application window. If you want to share your entire screen, click on “Desktop” and then select “Share.” If you want to share a specific application window, click on “Application Window” and then select the window you want to share.
Step 4: Adjust Your Settings
Once you have selected what you want to share, you can adjust your settings. You can choose whether or not to share your computer audio, enable participants to chat while you are sharing, and even annotate on the screen while you are sharing.
Step 5: Start Sharing
Once you have made any necessary adjustments, click on “Share” to start sharing your screen. You will see a notification that says “You are now sharing your screen.” Your participants will also be notified that you are sharing your screen.
Step 6: Stop Sharing
When you are done sharing your screen, click on the “Stop Share” button in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen. This will stop the screen share and return to the normal meeting view.
Conclusion
Screen sharing is a powerful tool that can enhance collaboration and communication during Zoom meetings. By following these simple steps, you can easily share your screen with other participants and make your meetings more productive and engaging.
