Whether you’re using Zoom for work, school, or just hanging out with friends and family, there are times when you want to show others something you have on your own computer. Instead of sending links or attachments, you can use Zoom screen sharing to share your screen in real time and discuss it with others.

Before you share your screen in Zoom, make sure that anything that others can see on your computer is safe to see. For example, if you’re sharing a screen in a business meeting, close any windows that might not be work-related. Once you’re ready, follow these steps to start screen sharing:

To see your Zoom menu option, hover your mouse over the Zoom meeting screen. At the bottom of the screen you will see a menu. The Share Screen option is in the middle.

In the menu window that appears, select the program or window you want to share. The screen you are currently using will be displayed with a bright blue background; all other screens will have a white background. Use the scroll bar on the right to cycle through your options as needed. Once you have selected the window you want to share, click Share.