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How to share your screen during a Zoom meeting

Use this guide share you compuscreen during a Zoom meeting.


Steven Barkey

Steven Barkey

06 March 2020

The instructions below will walk you through the process of sharing your computer screen during a Zoom meeting, but if you encounter any issues, please create a Helpdesk ticket for further assistance.


Sharing your computing screen during a Zoom meeting:

  • Connect to the Zoom meeting using your computer
    1. How to join a Zoom meeting
    2. How to start a new Zoom meeting
  • If you are prompted by your browser to open the Zoom app, click OK
  • At the bottom of the Zoom app, click Share
  • From the dialog box that open, select which screen (if you have multiple) or individual application you would like to share
  • Click Share

NOTE: To stop sharing, click the red Stop Share button at the top of the screen that is shared


Things to know:

  • The screen/app that you are sharing will be outlined with a green border.
  • While sharing, all participants in the meeting that joined via computer will be able to see your screen.
  • By default, only one person can share their screen at a time.