When sharing content in Teams meetings, you control what others can see. You can decide whether you need to show your entire desktop, or just a specific window. If someone is sharing their desktop or an application, you can request the presenter to give you control. You can decide to share your desktop, a window, a previously opened PowerPoint in Teams, a browser page or a whiteboard session.
To share your screen in a meeting, select Share in your meeting controls. Then, choose to present your entire desktop, a window, a PowerPoint file, or a whiteboard.
| Share your… | If you want to… | Great when… |
| Desktop | Show your entire screen, including notifications and other desktop activity | You need to seamlessly share multiple windows |
| Window | Show just one window, and no notifications or other desktop activity | You only need to show one thing and want to keep the rest of your screen to yourself |
| PowerPoint | Present a PowerPoint file others can interact with | You need to share a presentation and want others to be able to move through it at their own pace |
| Whiteboard | Collaborate with others in real time | You want to sketch with others and have your notes attached to the meeting |
When you’re done sharing, go to your meeting controls and select Stop sharing.
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