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FabA
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August 18, 2021
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1 participant sharing 2 screens simultaneously

  • August 18, 2021
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Hello, 

 

I've scoured the web for a method whereby the same participant shares 2 screens simultaneously and the other participants can see the content. In this scenario, the participants too have 2 monitors, and would ideally see the content separately. Much to my dismay, they can only see one of the screens at a time--not what I want. 

 

I've tried clicking and holding the Ctrl button, checking the "use dual monitors" option--to no avail. My PC meets the minimum tech requirements and I have the latest version of the Windows Zoom app. 

 

 

    Best answer by Bort

    Sure thing, happy to help. 

    As for your follow-up question, it does seem that is a limitation of sharing multiple apps. I was able to select multiple apps on different screens (macOS), but they would only both display when located on the same screen. 

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    Bort
    Employee
    Bort
    Employee
    August 18, 2021

    Hi @FabA 

    Unfortunately, sharing multiple screens from the same computer is not possible. You would either need to move windows between screens to make them visible to participants, or switch between which screens are being shared. 

    If you would like to submit any product feedback, I encourage you to visit our Zoom Feedback form, which is the official way to share any feedback with the Zoom team. Thanks!

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      FabAAuthor
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      August 18, 2021

      Hi @Bort 

       

      Thanks for the prompt reply. Can you clarify something else? If I have one application on say, screen 1, and another application on screen 2, I still can't share both applications despite holding the Ctrl button. That is not necessarily the same as say, sharing 2 screens, but the limitation is still there--or am I doing something wrong?

      Bort
      Employee
      BortAnswer
      Employee
      August 18, 2021

      Sure thing, happy to help. 

      As for your follow-up question, it does seem that is a limitation of sharing multiple apps. I was able to select multiple apps on different screens (macOS), but they would only both display when located on the same screen. 

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        Cecilia-22
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        January 24, 2023

        Hi Bort, 

        Can we share now multiple screens?

        How do I enable it?

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        Planades1976
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        August 20, 2021

        Dear Zoom, one of my participant wasn't able to screen share, i just need to make her a host for her to screen share

         

        Bort
        Employee
        Bort
        Employee
        August 20, 2021

        Hi @Planades1976 

        Please check your advanced sharing settings when in a meeting: 

        This can also be set as the new default in your Settings page, under the Screen sharing setting. If you change the default on the Settings page, you won't have to change this in each meeting you host. 

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        Planades1976
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        August 20, 2021

        Is there any option in your settings on-screen sharing? 

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        ScottBurk88
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        May 20, 2022

        I work at a Service Desk and I found your post because I was having a similar issue and I think I found out how to do it. The setting is not in Zoom but in Windows.

        If you press WinKey+P it will bring up Projection options on the right. If you press Extend it will 'extend to' the 2nd monitor and both screens will be projected through one screen. Crazy

         

        Hope this helps, I felt dumb when I figured it out.

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