Instructions on how to share Zoom screen

During meetings or online classes on Zoom Workplace, many people want to share the screen with other members to present their ideas or projects. In this comprehensive guide, let’s find out How to share Zoom screen via desktop, Android or iOS deviceas well as helpful tips for troubleshooting common problems that can arise when screen sharing.

How to share Zoom screen on computer

People can use the Zoom desktop app on Windows or macOS to share their computer screen during a virtual meeting. But before that, users need to download and install the Zoom application for computers. After successful installation, here’s how to share your screen on Zoom using the desktop application.

Step 1: Open the Zoom desktop app to host a new meeting or join an ongoing virtual session.

Step 2: Once in the Zoom session, find the option Share Screen in the meeting controls.

Step 3: Click Share Screen. A pop-up will appear with options Basic, Advanced, Files and Apps.

Basic

• Screen: Share the entire screen so participants can see all activities on the device.
• Whiteboard: Share a whiteboard with participants where you can draw and write text. Meeting participants can save the whiteboard with their work after the meeting ends.
• iPhone/iPad: Download the Zoom plugin to share your iPhone/iPad screen in a virtual meeting.

Note: Hold down the key Ctrl in Windows and keys Shift in macOS if you want to select and share multiple screens at the same time.

Advanced

• PowerPoint as virtual background: Allows you to use a slideshow presentation as a virtual background.
• Part of the screen: Shares a part of the screen indicated by a green border. Users can adjust the part by clicking and dragging any edge or corner.
• Computer audio: Share computer audio with Zoom meeting participants without showing your screen.
• Video: Share locally stored video content during meetings.
• Content from 2nd camera: Share the view from the secondary camera connected to your computer using this option.

How to share Zoom screen on iOS

Share your Zoom screen during a meeting

If you have joined a Zoom meeting, users can easily start screen sharing on iPhone or iPad with steps similar to the following:

Step 1: In the upper right corner of the screen, tap Share Content.

Step 2: Click Screen.

Step 3: The iPad screen will begin recording the entire Zoom screen.

Any notifications users receive when sharing their screen on Zoom will be visible to everyone in the meeting. Use do not disturb to keep notifications private.

Share your Zoom screen via Control Center

Control Center provides instant access to many iPad functions, including screen recording. Here’s how to use Control Center to start screen sharing in a Zoom meeting.

Step 1: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open Control center of iPhone/iPad.

Step 2: Press screen recording icon. The location of the icon will depend on how many other controls the user has enabled.

Step 3: Select Zoom on the drop-down menu that appears and a few seconds later, the screen will appear on Zoom.

Share your Zoom screen before joining the meeting

If you’re running a meeting or giving a presentation, you may want to share your screen as soon as you join the meeting. This option is on the main page of the Zoom app.

Step 1: From Zoom, tap Share Screen.

Step 2: Enter Meeting ID or Share Key.

Step 3: Press Start Broadcast and the Zoom screen will be displayed.

How to turn off screen sharing on Zoom

Now, learn how to stop Zoom screen sharing so you can end your presentation gracefully.

Step 1: Press Stop Share at the bottom center of Zoom.

Or press Stop Share in the upper right corner of Zoom.

Step 2: Click screen recording icon on the status bar.

Step 3: Open Control center and click the button Screen Recording red.