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Share Screen in Zoom

This article will provide detailed instructions on sharing your screen during a Zoom call.

Updated over 9 months ago

To screen share in Zoom:

  1. Click the "Share Screen" button in the meeting controls

  2. Select what you want to share

    1. Your entire screen

    2. Specific window

    3. An application

  3. Click "Share".

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • Initiate Screen Sharing:

    • Find the "Share Screen" button (a green button) within the Zoom meeting controls, usually at the bottom of the screen.

    • Click the button.

  • Select What to Share:

    • A window will appear with options for sharing.

    • You can choose to share:

      • "Screen" (or "Desktop"): Allows you to share your entire screen or a specific monitor if you have multiple displays.

      • "Window": Shares a particular application window, if you close the window the sharing will stop.

      • "Content from Camera": Shares content captured by your camera.

      • "Whiteboard": Opens a whiteboard for collaborative drawing and annotation.

      • "iPhone/iPad": Shares content from your mobile device.

  • Start Sharing:

    • Select the desired option and click "Share" to begin the screen share.

  • Stop Sharing:

    • Click the "Stop Share" button in the toolbar to stop sharing your screen.

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