How to See Participants When Sharing Screen in Zoom
When you share your screen in Zoom, it can be helpful to see the faces of the participants so that you can gauge their reactions and make sure that they are following along. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click the “Participants” button in the Zoom toolbar.
2. Click the “Show All” button in the Participants panel.
3. Select the “Gallery View” option in the Participants panel.
Enable Speaker View
You may also want to enable speaker view, which will show the active speaker’s video in a larger window. To enable speaker view, click the “View” menu in the Zoom toolbar and select “Speaker View”.
Share Participant Video
If you want to share a participant’s video with the rest of the meeting participants, you can do so by clicking the “Share” button on the participant’s video and selecting “Share Participant Video”.
Customize Your View
You can customize your view of the participants by dragging and dropping their videos around the screen. You can also zoom in and out on individual videos by clicking on them and using the scroll wheel on your mouse.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble seeing the participants when you share your screen, try the following:
- Make sure that your computer has a webcam and that it is turned on.
- Make sure that the Zoom app has permission to access your webcam.
- Try restarting the Zoom app.
- Try updating the Zoom app to the latest version.
FAQ
Q: Why can’t I see the participants when I share my screen?
A: Make sure that your computer has a webcam and that it is turned on. Also, make sure that the Zoom app has permission to access your webcam.
Q: How can I share a participant’s video with the rest of the meeting participants?
A: Click the “Share” button on the participant’s video and select “Share Participant Video”.
Q: How can I customize my view of the participants?
A: Drag and drop the participants’ videos around the screen. You can also zoom in and out on individual videos by clicking on them and using the scroll wheel on your mouse.
Conclusion
Seeing the participants when you share your screen in Zoom can help you to gauge their reactions and make sure that they are following along. By following the steps above, you can easily enable this feature and customize your view to your liking.
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