Zoom Completely Changed and I cannot Run my meetings

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The entire zoom graphical user interface changed on me suddenly and Zoom Workplace now seems to be a web app that’s trying to mimic Teams in structure, but I lost a lot of the functionality I was accustomed to. Is it possible to toggle between these environments? For example, I used to use Zoom to record mini-lectures for my classes which I would then load on to Canvas. Now with the web workplace app, the Share Screen function is a nightmare because I have to select whether I want to share a web page, a powerpoint, or Word document, when I used to be able to go between these sources seamlessly. The window also seems to not be full screen. It really sucks. It’s so bad that I resorted to downloading a different app for making video recordings for class. This other app works better overall, but the marker tool isn’t as good as the one Zoom has (or had) built in to the host tools. It’s a nightmare trying to host a meeting now. Did you ruin a good product?

tommyAnswer

Employee

Hi @Evan H thank you for the feedback. Screen sharing in the browser does have limitations compared to our Desktop App since the browser itself limits the screen share options.

We are soon releasing an update to the Web App to allow you to start/join your meetings in the Desktop App. I will post back when it is turned on for all.

Eliot

Community Super Champion | Partner

Hi @Evan H

Introducing the new Zoom Web experience support article dated 10/09/2026 may be helpful in understanding the changes.

thanks, eliot

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tommyAnswer

Employee

Hi @Evan H thank you for the feedback. Screen sharing in the browser does have limitations compared to our Desktop App since the browser itself limits the screen share options.

We are soon releasing an update to the Web App to allow you to start/join your meetings in the Desktop App. I will post back when it is turned on for all.