How to Share Your Screen 🖥️
Show others what's on your screen during a video call - great for getting help or showing photos.
How to Share Your Screen 🖥️
Screen sharing lets others see exactly what's on your device. Perfect for showing photos or getting tech help!
Why Share Your Screen?
- 📸 Show photos to family during a call
- 🆘 Get tech help - Let someone see your problem
- 📄 Review documents together
- 🗺️ Share directions or websites
On Zoom
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From Computer:
- Join or start a Zoom call
- Click Share Screen (green button at bottom)
- Select what to share (your whole screen or specific window)
- Click Share
- Click Stop Share (red button) when done
From Phone/Tablet:
- Tap Share at the bottom
- Tap Screen
- Tap Start Broadcast
- To stop, tap the red bar at top and tap Stop
On FaceTime
- During a FaceTime call, tap the screen
- Tap Share Screen button (rectangle with person)
- Tap Share My Screen
- Everything on your screen is now visible
- Tap Stop Sharing when done
On Google Meet
- Click Present now at the bottom
- Choose Your entire screen or A window
- Click Share
- Click Stop sharing when done
💡 Before You Share
Remember - they can see EVERYTHING on your screen!
- ✅ Close personal emails
- ✅ Close banking websites
- ✅ Close any private messages
- ✅ Have what you want to show ready
⚠️ Good to Know
- You're still on video - They can see you AND your screen
- Sound may not share - Videos you play might not have audio
- It uses more battery - Keep your device plugged in if possible
If Someone is Helping You
Say: "I'm sharing my screen now - tell me what to click!"
This is the easiest way to get tech help from family members remotely.