How to Share the Screen on Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Share the Screen on Zoom: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to start the video conference.
Click 'Join Audio By Computer' afterwards.
Following that, access the menu bar at the bottom section of the dashboard and click 'Share Screen'.
Choose the screen you want to share.
Once done, click 'Share' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the content of the selected screen will be shared during the meeting. To stop sharing, simply click the 'Stop Share' button.
Quick answer: To share your screen during a Zoom meeting, start a new meeting from the dashboard, join audio by computer, click 'Share Screen' on the bottom menu bar, select your desired screen, and click 'Share'. Finally, click 'Stop Share' when you are finished presenting.
About this Zoom tutorial
Easily present your content in Zoom meetings by selecting and sharing your computer screen directly from the meeting control menu. This guide shows how to share the Screen on Zoom in 6 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to start the video conference" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the content of the selected screen will be shared during...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to share the Screen on Zoom?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Share the Sound on Zoom Without Sharing the Screen, How to Sign Up For a Zoom Account and How to Take Attendance in Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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