How To Display The Zoom App Zoom Window While Sharing The Screen

If you are using Zoom to conduct meetings or webinars, you might have come across a situation where you want to share your screen, but you also want to keep the Zoom app window visible to you and your attendees.

This can be especially helpful when you want to make sure that your attendees can see what you are doing on your computer screen and you can still monitor the chat, participants, and other options available on the Zoom app. In this article, we will guide you on how to display the Zoom app window while sharing the screen.

How to share your screen on Zoom

Before we dive into the steps to display the Zoom app window while sharing the screen, let’s quickly go over how to share your screen on Zoom:

1. Open the Zoom app on your computer.
2. Start or join a meeting.
3. Click on the “Share Screen” button located at the bottom of the meeting window.
4. Select the screen or application you want to share.
5. Click on the “Share” button.

That’s it! Your screen or application should now be visible to your attendees.

How to display the Zoom app window while sharing the screen on Windows

Method 1: Using the “Share Computer Sound” option

1. Follow steps 1-4 mentioned above to share your screen.
2. In the “Basic” tab, check the “Share computer sound” option.
3. Click on the “Share” button.

Now, the Zoom app window and your screen or application should be visible to your attendees.

Method 2: Using the “Advanced Sharing Options” menu

1. Follow steps 1-4 mentioned above to share your screen.
2. Click on the “Advanced” tab located at the top of the sharing window.
3. Click on the “Portion of Screen” radio button.
4. Move the Zoom app window to the area of the screen you want to share.
5. Click on the “Share” button.

Your screen or application along with the Zoom app window should now be visible to your attendees.

How to display the Zoom app window while sharing the screen on Mac

Method 1: Using the “Optimize Screen Sharing for Video Clip” option

1. Follow steps 1-4 mentioned above to share your screen.
2. Click on the “Share Computer Sound” option located at the bottom of the sharing window.
3. Click on the “Optimize Screen Sharing for Video Clip” option.
4. Click on the “Share” button.

Your screen or application along with the Zoom app window should now be visible to your attendees.

Method 2: Using the “Advanced Sharing Options” menu

1. Follow steps 1-4 mentioned above to share your screen.
2. Click on the “Advanced” tab located at the top of the sharing window.
3. Click on the “Portion of Screen” radio button.
4. Move the Zoom app window to the area of the screen you want to share.
5. Click on the “Share” button.

Your screen or application along with the Zoom app window should now be visible to your attendees.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter any issues while displaying the Zoom app window while sharing the screen, here are some troubleshooting tips:

Zoom app window disappears when sharing the screen

If the Zoom app window disappears when sharing the screen, try the following:

1. Click on the “Stop Share” button located at the top of the meeting window.
2. Click on the “Share Screen” button again.
3. Move the Zoom app window to the area of the screen you want to share.
4. Click on the “Share” button.

Audio issues when displaying the Zoom app window and sharing the screen

If you experience audio issues when displaying the Zoom app window and sharing the screen, try the following:

1. Click on the “Stop Share” button located at the top of the meeting window.
2. Click on the “Share Screen” button again.
3. Click on the “Share Computer Sound” option located at the bottom of the sharing window.
4. Click on the “Share” button.

Conclusion

Displaying the Zoom app window while sharing the screen can be very helpful in various situations. We hope that this guide helped you learn how to display the Zoom app window while sharing the screen on both Windows and Mac. If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting tips mentioned above.

FAQs

1. Can I display the Zoom app window while sharing a specific application on my computer?

• Yes, you can. Follow Method 2 mentioned above for Windows and Mac.

2. Can I display the Zoom app window in full screen while sharing the screen?

• No, you cannot. You can only display the Zoom app window in a portion of the screen.

3. Can I share multiple screens or applications while displaying the Zoom app window?

• Yes, you can. Select the “Multiple Applications” option in the “Share Screen” window and select the screens or applications you want to share.

4. Can I share the Zoom app window and my webcam at the same time?

• Yes, you can. Click on the “Share Screen” button and select the “Advanced” tab. Click on the “Portion of Screen” radio button and move the Zoom app window to a portion of the screen. Then, click on the “Share” button and turn on your webcam.

5. Can I use these methods to display other windows or applications while sharing the screen?

• Yes, you can. The methods mentioned above should work for most windows or applications on your computer.