When you exchange content in the Webex App, everyone in the meeting will have a much easier time seeing what is being talked about. Everyone has the ability to share content, but only one individual can do so at a time.

During a gathering, you have the ability to stop Sharing for all of the other participants if you are either the host or a cohost of the event. For more information, see Turn off content sharing for conference participants in the Webex app.

If you prefer, you can share only a portion of your Screen.

• Windows

These capabilities are also available on some of the app’s calls.

When you are connected to a device at a desk or in a room, you have the ability to share information.

• Choose the Share option while you are in a conference.
• When you share material that contains audio or video, you should make sure to check the following options:

Optimization drop-down list:

• • Automatically Optimize – Determines the optimal optimization for the sort of content you are using.
  • Optimize for text and images – Text and images contained within your shared content are rendered with the greatest possible resolution and clarity.
  • Optimize for motion and video – Your shared video, animation, or dynamic content will play back much more smoothly as a result of the surrender of some resolution in order to achieve a higher frame rate. This is done to reduce lag and increase fluidity in these types of media.
    • • In gatherings with more than 25 participants, the frame rate may not be improved by selecting this choice.
      • If you select this menu choice, the Share computer audio setting will be activated for you automatically.
  • Share computer audio – Permits other people to hear the audio coming from your computer in addition to the audio coming from your microphone.

• Choose the screen or application that you want to share.

To select numerous applications, hold down the Shift key. Only one of the shared applications will be visible to each person in the meeting at any given moment.

If the app that you want to share is not visible, you can scroll to see all of the apps that are currently active on your device, or you can resize the window by dragging the resize handle located on any of the four corners or sides of the window.

When the application is minimized, when it uses the hardware to display pictures, or when it is a Universal Windows Platform app, all you will see is the app’s name.

• By selecting the box labeled Show me in front of presentation, your video will be played before the material that has been shared.
• You can get a sneak peek of what you’re going to share at the very top of the screen. Make sure that you are only sharing the information that you want, and that it is visible to everyone in the gathering.

After the preview window has been hidden, you can bring it back into view by hovering your cursor over the control bar at the very top of the screen and clicking the down button.

When you are in a meeting and using Webex App to share your screen or an application, the app will prevent you from receiving notifications about impending messages or calls.

• You have the option to choose one of the following while you are sharing:

Simply clicking the arrow will cause the control bar that is located at the very top of the screen to either enlarge or collapse. You are able to drag the share control bar to any other border of the screen if it is blocking the view of the content that is being shared.

You can also move the floating panel to a different part of the screen if the thumbnail videos are blocking the view of the content that has been shared with you.

• • You can transition to a different screen or application without having to first terminate the sharing session by sharing something else or by clicking the You’re sharing link.
  • Additional restrictions on the sharing of >Display the video and settings in a window that floats above the screen to display the floating video panel. This choice is selected by default when you make a purchase. Uncheck Displaying the video along with the settings in a separate window allows you to conceal the floating video panel.
  • Additional restrictions on the sharing of >Use annotation to make notes on a shared screen while you are on a call or in a gathering.
  • To stop sharing your screen or application, press the suspend button.
  • You can start sharing your desktop or application again by clicking “Resume.”
• Make use of the floating window to obtain the following options quickly and easily:
  • To silence or unmute yourself, use the silence or Unmute button.
  • To switch off or turn on your video, either press the Stop video or Start video button.
  • Focus image Adjust the view so that it only shows the video of the current speaker.
  • Grid image A grid view that displays the videos of the people who are attending the conference.
  • Hide movie view Hide the video view to conceal all of the movie thumbnails. In the floating window, you’ll see the identity of whoever is currently speaking.

The indicator displays the status of your network connection as well as the amount of CPU that is being used. Additionally, the indicator appears when the conference is being recorded and when it is being locked.

• Click the Stop button at the top of the screen when you are ready to end the sharing session.

• Mac

Users need to grant new permissions pertaining to their security and privacy in order to completely access all of the meeting features now that support has been added for macOS Catalina. This page will teach you how to verify your permissions.

These capabilities are also available on some of the app’s calls.

• During a meeting, select Share
• When you’re sharing content with video or audio, you should check these options:
  • Optimization drop-down list:
    • Automatically Optimize—Determines the optimal optimization for the sort of content you are using.
    • Optimize for text and images—Text and images contained within your shared content are rendered with the greatest possible resolution and clarity.
    • Optimize for motion and video—Your shared video, animation, or dynamic content will play back much more smoothly as a result of the surrender of some resolution in order to achieve a higher frame rate. This is done to reduce lag and increase fluidity in these types of media.
      • In gatherings with more than 25 participants, the frame rate may not be improved by selecting this choice.
      • If you select this menu choice, the Share computer audio setting will be activated for you automatically.

To share the music from your computer, the Webex App requires an extension. When you select the Optimize for motion and video or Share your computer audio buttons in the Webex App, the extension will be downloaded automatically if you do not already have it. Installing the extension and being able to share music both require that you have administrator privileges on the computer.

• • Share your computer audio—Permits other people to hear the audio coming from your computer in addition to the audio coming from your microphone.
• Pick the window or program that you want to share with other people.

When it comes to applications, you can share the entire window or just a portion of it.

To select numerous applications, hold down the Shift key. Only one of the shared applications will be visible to each person in the meeting at any given moment.

If the app that you want to share is not visible, you can scroll to see all of the apps that you currently have open on your device, or you can resize the window by dragging the resize handle located on any of the four corners or edges.

When the application is minimized, when it uses the hardware to display pictures, or when it is a Universal Windows Platform app, all you will see is the app’s name.

To share the screen from your iPhone or iPad, select the iPhone or iPad Screen > Share option, and then proceed to follow the on-screen instructions to connect a USB connection and trust this computer. Launch the material on your iPhone or iPad that you intend to share with others.

• By selecting the box labeled Show me in front of presentation, your video will be played before the material that has been shared.
• You can get a sneak peek of what you’re going to share at the very top of the screen. Be sure that you are only sharing the information that you want others to see, and that it is visible to everyone in the gathering.

After the preview window has been hidden, you can bring it back into view by selecting the control bar at the top of the screen and then clicking the down arrow button.

When you are in a meeting and using Webex App to share your screen or an application, the app will prevent you from receiving notifications about impending messages or calls.

• You have the option to choose one of the following while you are sharing:
  • Simply clicking the arrow will cause the control bar that is located at the very top of the screen to either enlarge or collapse. If the share control bar is blocking the content that is being shared, you can move it to any other border of the screen by dragging it.
  • You can also move the floating panel to a different part of the screen if the thumbnail videos are blocking the view of the content that has been shared with you.
  • You can transition to a different screen or application without having to first terminate the sharing session by sharing something else or by clicking the You’re sharing link.
  • Additional restrictions on the sharing of > Display the video and settings in a window that floats above the screen to display the floating video panel. This choice is selected by default when you make a purchase. Uncheck Displaying the video along with the settings in a separate window allows you to conceal the floating video panel.
  • Additional restrictions on the sharing of > Use annotations to make notes on a shared screen while you are on a conversation or in a meeting.
  • Pause To stop sharing your screen or application, press the suspend button.
  • Resume You can start sharing your desktop or application again by clicking “Resume.”
• Make use of the floating window to obtain the following options quickly and easily:
  • To silence or unmute yourself, use the silence or Unmute button.
  • To switch off or turn on your video, either press the Stop video or Start video button.
  • Focus image Adjust the view so that it only shows the video of the current speaker.
  • Grid image A grid view that displays the videos of the people who are attending the conference.
  • Hide movie view Hide the video view to conceal all of the movie thumbnails. In the floating window, you’ll see the identity of whoever is currently speaking.
  • Only the identity of the active speaker is displayed.
  • The indicator displays the status of your network connection as well as the amount of CPU that is being used. Additionally, the indicator appears when the conference is being recorded and when it is being locked.
• Click the Stop button at the top of the screen when you are ready to end the sharing session.See the section titled “Share content using an external USB camera” if you want to learn how to share content using an external USB camera.

• iPhone and iPad

If you are using iOS 11.1 or later, the Webex App for iPhone and iPad allows you to share material while you are in the middle of a meeting.

• Tap the More options > Share Content menu item while you are in a conference.
• Pick the most appropriate method of optimization:
  • Optimize for text and images— Text and images contained within your shared content are rendered with the greatest possible resolution and clarity.
    If you go with this choice but still want some music playing in the background, you can switch on the option to Share device audio.
  • Optimize for video—Your shared video, animation, or dynamic content will play back much more smoothly as a result of the surrender of some resolution in order to achieve a higher frame rate. This is done to reduce lag and increase fluidity in these types of media.
  • If you select this menu choice, the Share device audio setting will be adjusted appropriately for you. Your mobile gadget will serve as the audio source for the participants.
• Pick what it is that you want to talk about:

• Android

You are able to share your screen while participating in a conference using the Webex App for Android if you are using Android version 5.0 or a later version.

• Tap the More options > Share content option while you are in a conference.

• Choose your optimization option:

  • Optimize for text and images—Text and images contained within your shared content are rendered with the greatest possible resolution and clarity.
    If you go with this choice but still want some music playing in the background, you can switch on the option to Share device audio.
  • Optimize for video—Your shared video, animation, or dynamic content will play back much more smoothly as a result of the surrender of some resolution in order to achieve a higher frame rate. This is done to reduce lag and increase fluidity in these types of media.
    If you select this menu choice, the Share device audio setting will be adjusted appropriately for you. Your mobile gadget will serve as the audio source for the participants.

Pick what it is that you want to talk about:

• To bring things to a close, press the STOP SHARING button when you are done.

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