How to Share Your PC Screen in a Video Call
The button is nearly identical in Zoom, Teams and Meet — the useful part is choosing what to share (a window, not the whole desktop) so private notifications never make a surprise appearance.
The process is virtually identical across all the major platforms (Zoom, Teams, Meet) — look for a button with a screen icon or "Share".
General steps
- During the call, find the "Share screen" button (a monitor icon, usually in the control bar).
- Choose what to share: your full screen, a specific window, or a particular browser tab.
- Confirm — the other participants see your selection in real time.
Tip: share only the specific window or tab you need, not the whole screen — it prevents accidentally exposing notifications, private messages, or other windows you never meant anyone to see.
Sharing with system audio
If you need a video's sound to be heard too (not just your voice), look for the specific "Share system audio" option or similar — it usually appears as an extra checkbox next to the main share button.
Warning: close or mute messaging notifications before sharing your full screen — private messages can pop up unexpectedly in the middle of the call.
Frequently asked questions
Should I share my whole screen or just one window?
It is safer to share only the specific window or tab you need — it prevents accidentally showing notifications or other private windows you never meant anyone to see.
How do I share a video's audio, not just my voice?
Look for the 'Share system audio' option (or similar), usually an extra checkbox next to the main screen-share button.