When you’re done, select Release control to stop sharing control. While you have control, you can make selections, edits, and other modifications to the shared screen. The person sharing can then approve or deny your request. To take control while another person is sharing, select Request control. To take control back, select Take back control. While you’re sharing control, they can make selections, edits, and other modifications to the shared screen. Teams sends a notification to that person to let them know you’re sharing control. Select the name of the person you want to give control to. On the sharing toolbar, select Give control. We've taken steps to prevent this but haven't tested every possible system customization. People you give control to may send commands that could affect your system or other apps. Note: When you’re sharing an app, only give control to people you trust. Go back to your meeting and try sharing your screen again. Under Screen Recording, make sure Microsoft Teams is selected. If you miss the prompt, you can do this anytime by going to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Select Open System Preferences from the prompt. You'll be prompted to grant permission the first time you try to share your screen. If you're using a Mac, you'll need to grant permission to Teams to record your computer's screen before you can share. When you're done sharing, go to your meeting controls and select Stop sharing. You want to sketch with others and have your notes attached to the meeting. You need to share a presentation and want others to be able to move through it at their own pace.įor info on PowerPoint sharing, see Share PowerPoint slides in a Teams meeting. Present a PowerPoint file others can interact with.

You only need to show one thing and want to keep the rest of your screen to yourself. Show just one window, and no notifications or other desktop activity. You need to seamlessly share multiple windows. Show your entire screen, including notifications and other desktop activity. Window sharing isn't available for Linux users.

In Teams on the web, you'll see the following when you select Share content :

If you're using Teams on the web, you'll be able to share your screen only if you're using Google Chrome or the latest version of Microsoft Edge.

Mac share mouse and keyboard