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There are multiple reasons causing screen sharing errors on Google Meet, either not working or functioning incorrectly. It could be unintentionally disabling the feature or temporary device issues, among others.
- Learn more: How to Share Screen on Google Meet
Troubleshooting Screen Sharing Issues on Google Meet
Method 1: Activate screen sharing feature on Google Meet.
Method 2: Restart the application or browser.
Method 3: Contact the meeting host.
Method 4: Check if someone else is sharing their screen.
Method 5: Try using a different browser.
Method 1: Activate screen sharing feature on Google Meet
Method 1: Activate screen sharing feature on Google Meet
Activating Screen Sharing on Google Meet After Joining an Online Meeting
- On the web version: While in the online meeting or virtual class, find and click the Present now option at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Next, from the menu displayed on the screen, choose any option you prefer.
- On the Google Meet app on your phone: Find and tap the three-dot icon in a row, select Share Screen.
- Explore more: List of Keyboard Shortcuts in Google Meet
Method 2: Restart the application or browser
Depending on the version of Google Meet you are using, web or app, try restarting the browser or application and check if the screen sharing issue on Google Meet persists.
Method 3: Contact the meeting host
If the option to share the screen on Google Meet turns gray, it's likely that the meeting host has disabled the feature for participants.
Try contacting the meeting host to re-enable the feature. On the web version, find and click the shield icon, then locate and activate the Share their screen option.
On the Google Meet app, find and tap the three-dot icon in a row, select Meeting safety, then locate and activate a similar option.
Method 4: Check if someone else is sharing their screen
If someone else in the meeting is also sharing their screen while you are presenting, it could be a potential cause of screen sharing issues on Google Meet.
In this case, the screen you are sharing won't be erased but hidden. All you need to do is click the Share button and select the Resume presenting option from the menu.
Also, if you are sharing your phone screen through the Google Meet app, press the share button again to start sharing your screen once more.
Method 5: Try using a different browser
If you're using Chrome and facing screen sharing issues on Google Meet, try switching to another browser like Firefox, Opera, Edge, or Vivaldi to see if the same issue occurs.
If the issue doesn't persist, it could be due to some browser extensions you've installed conflicting or interfering with the screen sharing feature on Google Meet.
Here, Mytour has just guided you through some ways to fix screen sharing issues on Google Meet. Hopefully, these tricks will help you overcome this annoying glitch and master Google Meet better. Additionally, if you're experiencing no audio during screen sharing on Google Meet, you can refer to the troubleshooting steps here.
- Learn more: How to Share Audio on Google Meet
