After virtual background on Zoom, screen sharing has become my second favorite feature on this app. It offers advanced controls like audio sharing, ability to choose a specific window, annotation tools, whiteboard and even an option to choose a portion of the screen. All these features make Zoom one of the most powerful video conferencing apps out there. I would say, even the best alternatives to Zoom can’t compete with it at this point. Anyway, if you want to learn how to share your screen on Zoom then you have landed at the right place. I have put together a dedicated guide for all major platforms and have mentioned simple ways to use screen sharing on Zoom. So without further delay, let’ get started.
In this article, we have showcased, how you can share your device’s screen on Zoom. We have divided the article in three sections. The firs section shows you how you can share screen on desktop (Windows, macOS, and Linux) while the next two sections are dedicated for Android and iOS devices. So, feel free to move to the section that pertains to your use.
The steps are nearly identical for Windows, macOS, and Linux. However, for macOS Catalina, you need to make a few changes before you can share your screen in Zoom meetings. Here is how to go about it.
Now when you are in a Zoom meeting, you will find a “Share Screen” option at the bottom. Click on it. You can also press “Alt + S” to quickly start/stop screen sharing on Zoom.
On Android, the process is pretty simple and straightforward. During a Zoom meeting, simply tap on the “Share” button at the bottom and choose “Screen”. You can also choose “whiteboard” if you want.
Share Your iOS and iPadOS Screen on Zoom
The steps are slightly lengthy on iOS and iPadOS, but it’s certainly doable. You just need to add “Screen Recording” to the Control Center and then everything is a breeze. If you have already done that then you can simply skip to step #2. Apart from that, your device must be on iOS 11 or higher to access the screen sharing feature on Zoom. Here are the steps to follow.
- After that, swipe up to open the Control Center and tap and hold the “Record” button. Finally, Zoom will appear in a small dialog box. Select it and tap on “Start Broadcast”. At the count of 3, the whole screen will be shared with the participants.
If you want to start a screen share meeting– basically where you have access to audio, screen window, annotation tools, and whiteboard– then follow these steps. It is mostly useful for teachers and students. However, bear in mind, you can only start a screen share meeting on the desktop including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Open the Zoom app and click on the down “Caret” icon and unselect the “Start with video” option.
