How to Share a Screen During a Zoom Session

Owned by Gianna Goodermuth

Last updated: Jun 21, 2023

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The default mode for screen sharing is only enabled for the host

As a host

Click on the Green Share Screen Icon located in the center of the meeting controls

Select the Screen to share from the window, it will be highlighted blue, then click share
If sharing a video clip make sure to select the options in the lower left corner for Share Sound & Optimize for video clip

The meeting controls will change and will display "You are screen sharing"
To Select a new screen to share press the "New Share" icon
To stop sharing press the "Stop Share" icon

Enable screen sharing for participants

Click on the drop down arrow in the "Share Screen" icon and choose advanced sharing options

Under "Who can share" select "All participants" to enable sharing

To prevent multiple participants from sharing screens at the same time keep the default settings for the other options.