Presenting content in a Teams Meeting or Class

Questions

  • How do I share content in a Microsoft Teams meeting?
  • How do I present my screen or a window in a Teams class?
  • How do I share a PowerPoint in Teams?
  • How do I share computer audio, such as for a video, in Teams?
  • How do I stop sharing my screen in Teams?
  • How do I use the presenter toolbar while sharing in Teams?

Environment

This article applies to anyone using Microsoft Teams in a meeting or class from a Mac or Windows computer, including classroom computers.

Resolution

  1. Join or start a meeting: Open Microsoft Teams and join an existing meeting or start a new one.
  2. Open the share tray: In the meeting controls, click the Share button (an upward-arrow icon).
  3. Choose what to share: Select one of the options:
    • Screen – share your entire desktop.
    • Window – share a specific application window.
    • PowerPoint – share a PowerPoint presentation directly.
    • Whiteboard – share a collaborative whiteboard.
  4. Include computer audio: If you are sharing content from your computer (for example, a video), toggle on Include computer sound before sharing.
  5. Start sharing: Click your selected content to begin. Your screen or window will now be visible to all participants.
  6. Use the presenter toolbar: While presenting, use the presenter toolbar to control your camera and mic, give control to another participant, or annotate the shared content.
  7. Stop sharing: When finished, click Stop sharing in the presenter toolbar to end the screen share.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

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