How to Share Your Screen in Google Meet

Sharing Your Screen in Google Meet

Screen sharing (called "presenting" in Meet) lets you show your screen content to meeting participants.

Starting Screen Share

Step 1: Join the Meeting

First, join your Google Meet call as normal.

Step 2: Click Present

• Look at the bottom toolbar
• Click Present now (icon looks like a screen with an arrow)

Step 3: Choose What to Share

You have three options:

Your entire screen:

• Shows everything on your screen
• Useful when switching between applications
• Be careful: participants see everything including notifications

A window:

• Shows only one application window
• Good for presentations or specific apps
• Other windows remain private

A tab (Chrome browser):

• Shows only one browser tab
• Includes audio from that tab (for videos)
• Best for web-based content with sound

Step 4: Select and Share

• Click your choice
• Select the specific screen/window/tab
• Click Share

Stopping Screen Share

To stop presenting:

• Click Stop sharing at the bottom of Meet, OR
• Click Stop presenting on the floating toolbar, OR
• Click the Present now button again

Tips for Better Presentations

Before Sharing

• Close unnecessary tabs and applications
• Turn off notifications (or use Do Not Disturb)
• Clean up your desktop if sharing entire screen
• Open all needed files in advance

During Sharing

• Tell participants what you are about to show
• Use your cursor to point at things
• Speak slowly and pause for questions
• Check chat for questions you might miss

Audio Considerations

If sharing a video or audio:

• Choose A tab instead of window
• Check Share tab audio when prompted
• Test audio levels beforehand

Sharing on Mobile

Screen sharing works differently on mobile:

Android

• Tap the three-dot menu
• Select Share screen
• Confirm the prompt

iPhone/iPad

• Tap the three-dot menu
• Select Share screen
• Start a screen broadcast

Note: Mobile screen sharing shows your entire screen.

Troubleshooting

"Could not start presenting"

• Check browser permissions for screen recording
• Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
• Restart your browser

Participants cannot see your screen

• Confirm you clicked Share after selecting
• Check you did not minimise the shared window
• Try stopping and starting again

No audio when sharing video

• Use A tab option, not window
• Check Share tab audio is enabled
• Only Chrome browser tabs share audio

Need Help?

Contact our helpdesk at helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.