Sharing your screen on Google Meet is a game-changer for remote work, online classes, or collaborative team meetings. In this guide, we’ll walk through exactly how to share your screen—whether you’re on a desktop computer or mobile device—so you can confidently present your content without tech hiccups.
📍 Step 1: Start or Join a Google Meet
To begin, head over to meet.google.com. You can either:
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Create a new meeting, or
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Join an existing meeting with a code or calendar invite.
Once inside, you’ll notice a menu bar at the bottom of your screen. This is your command center, where you’ll access the screen sharing feature.
🖥️ Step 2: Share Your Screen on Desktop (Mac/PC)
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Click the “Present now” button (look for the icon with a square and an upward arrow).
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Choose how you want to share:
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Your Entire Screen: Great if you’re switching between apps.
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A Window: Share a specific app like PowerPoint or Excel.
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A Chrome Tab: Ideal for sharing YouTube videos or web content with audio.
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Select your screen, window, or tab, then hit Share.
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You’ll immediately see your screen being presented to others in the meeting.
✅ Pro Tip: Sharing a tab is the best option when audio playback is important.
📱 Step 3: Share Your Screen on Mobile (iPhone/Android)
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Open the Google Meet app and join your meeting.
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Tap the three-dot menu in the bottom right corner.
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Choose “Share screen” and confirm when prompted.
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Your phone will begin broadcasting everything on your screen.
To stop sharing, simply return to the Meet app and tap Stop sharing.
🛑 Step 4: How To Stop Sharing Your Screen
When you’re done presenting:
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Click “Stop Sharing” at the bottom of the screen (on desktop), or
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Tap “Stop sharing” from the Google Meet app on mobile.
That’s it—you’re back in the meeting without broadcasting your screen.
👨🏫 Use Cases for Screen Sharing in Google Meet
Here are some common ways people use this feature:
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Teachers presenting slides in a virtual classroom
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Business meetings sharing documents or spreadsheets
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Creators showing live software demos or tutorials
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Tech support sessions walking someone through a setup
📌 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re working from home, helping a friend troubleshoot, or teaching a lesson—screen sharing on Google Meet is super simple once you know where to click. Hopefully, this tutorial helped clear things up.
👉 Make sure to check out our full video guide if you haven’t already!
