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March 11, 2026
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Mobile app: How to hide floating avatar during screen sharing

  • March 11, 2026
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On the iOS app, when I share my phone screen, a floating image of my avatar covers portions of the screen.  I can drag it around, but I would really like it gone.

How do I remove the floating avatar?

Thanks,
Glenn

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    gpillsburyAuthor
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    March 11, 2026

    Solved it.  Flick the image off to the side of the screen.

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    tom cary
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    March 11, 2026

    I’ve noticed that floating avatar too when screen sharing on iOS. From what I’ve seen, Zoom doesn’t currently provide a direct option to completely remove it. The usual workaround is just dragging it to a corner where it blocks the least content, or turning off video before sharing.

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    gpillsburyAuthor
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    March 11, 2026

    Thanks for the reply.  I usually have one meeting per year where I have to share my phone screen, and I always forget how to address the floating avatar.  Eventually I remember the “flick trick” and it’s all good.

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