Troubleshoot screen-sharing issues in Google Meet
Important:
- We recommend using a Chrome Browser that's up-to-date for the optimal screen sharing experience and greater functionality.
- If you're presenting slides on Microsoft PowerPoint, make sure to share your screen in the Desktop mode. Otherwise, your viewers won't be able to see the slides advancing. If possible, consider using Google Slides for greater compatibility.
Use this article to resolve issues while you try to share your screen.
Compare screen-sharing features
Feature availability differs between presenting a tab, Window, or desktop. In order to have full access to features, we recommend presenting a tab on the Chrome Browser.
Presenter and
Viewer
Fullscreen ✅ ✅Update your web browser
Update your browser to get the latest software fixes and features. To get the latest updates, select your browser below:
Restart Chrome to reset permissions
To reset permissions, you can’t just close Chrome. You must perform a full restart.
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On your Chrome browser, enter
chrome://restart. This will close out and re-open your browser window. -
Rejoin the video meeting.
Troubleshoot common issues when you screen share
I can’t click the share my screen buttonAsk the meeting host to find out if "Host management" is on. The meeting organizer could've turned off Host Management to limit screen sharing privileges.
Window selections are limited to open windows. Make sure the desired window isn’t minimized.
To fix your errors, you can:
- Update your browser or operating system.
- Check your browser permissions settings to screen share.
- Check your computer permissions settings to screen share.
- Restart your computer.
Use Spotlight Mode.
- In a meeting, click Menu .
- Click Adjust View .
- Choose Spotlight Mode.
- At the bottom right corner of a presentation, click Enlarge .