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How to Share a Screen on Google Meet

Use the Present Now feature to share all or part of your screen

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What to Know

During a meeting, click Present Now and select Your entire screen, A window, or Chrome tab.To stop, click You Are Presenting > Stop Presenting.

How to Present on Google Meet Using Chrome

You can share your screen at any time during a Google Meet video call. The Chrome browser has the most options for sharing your screen, though you can also use Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. Click Present Now. It's in the bottom toolbar. Select Your entire screen, A window, or Chrome Tab from the pop-up menu. Next, select which window or Chrome tab you want to share. You can share an app window, such as Photoshop or Microsoft Excel, or a tab displaying a website or a PDF. If you're sharing a Chrome tab of a YouTube video, for example, uncheck Share Audio if you don't want to broadcast sound. Click Share. To stop sharing, click You Are Presenting > Stop Presenting.

Share Your Screen When Someone Else is Presenting

You can present your screen during someone else's presentation; theirs will pause. Click [Name] is presenting. Select Your entire screen, A window, or Chrome Tab. You'll get a pop-up confirming that you want to take over presenting. Click Share now. Click Share.

Join a Google Meet Only to Present

If you're presenting in a meeting but don't need to participate, otherwise, you can join while only sharing your screen. You won't be on camera, only your screen. Go to Google Meet's site and click Present. Select a window or application. Click Share.

How to Share Your Screen in the Google Meet App

The process is similar on Android and iOS using the mobile app. Join the video call. Tap the screen and select the More menu (three vertical dots). Tap Share screen Tap Start Sharing > Start now. (Start Broadcast on iOS). To stop, tap Stop Sharing.

Sharing Your Screen Using a Browser Other Than Chrome

In addition to Chrome, Google Meet supports Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. Each browser has different options for presenting in Google Meet, though. Sharing your entire screen is supported by Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.Sharing a window is supported by Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.Sharing a browser tab is supported by Chrome and Edge. How to Change Your Name on Google Meet Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Google Meet Screen Sharing Not Working? How to Fix the Problem How to Fix It When Google Chrome Is Not Responding How to Stop Autoplay Videos How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Schedule a Google Meet Which Browser Should I Use for Watching Movies? How to Turn off Incognito Mode Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome How to Share a Screen on Zoom How to Screen Share on Discord How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Zoom in or out on Windows or a Mac How to Share Your Screen on Microsoft Teams How to Share and Collaborate With Google Drive How to Turn Off a Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac How to Fix the Getting Ready Loop in Google Meet Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies