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Option to switch between Camera and the Presentation Screen.

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
August 15, 2021
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Hi, Is there any option to switch between the Camera and the Presentation Screen quickly, without closing the screen sharing? If there is no such option to do it now, is it possible to make some software improvements to enable such an option to use the full screen Camera view, while doing a presentation.

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MRubenzahl

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+1 on this. With Loom, I can switch between my slides (screen share), my camera, and camera-ovelaid-on-slide while I record. Was surprised Zoom doesn't do this and sadly, even twpo years after the request, no joy from Zoonm on what seems like an obvious need to me.

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TTBriggs

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I too have a need for this feature. I have wished for it for a long time. I add my voice to ask that you please implement it.

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import

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We really do need this functionality!

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Brooksinio

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... the year is 2025... and we still await these simple changes! 😔

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dm51

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Me too! It's frustrating that Zoom won't join in on this thread to see if this could be in the works.

storyhub

Community Super Champion | Customer

This function does exist, but it is on the participant side. Just like on a website you can chose certain displaying of information on your end when accessing a website. On Zoom the participant can toggle between the shared screen and the host (or any visible) camera. This function is also on a participant iPad device as well. The participant also has the ability to zoom and pan the shared screen. If YOU NEED to control what the participant is seeing you may want to learn about presenter layouts which can be changed without stopping the screen share (a whole other subject) by clicking on "open meeting" and using the share button on that window. There are a number of options too long to explain in a simple text message. IF YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW you can send me a private message.

If this works please click accept as a solution.

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dm51

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Thanks, but I need it for the Host. You can do it now but it requires multiple steps using the alt-s shortcut. I'm looking to do it with one button and I think the only way to do that is to get a switcher; I (and the other people above, who I assume represent lots of other people) would like Zoom to include it as a built-in function.

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TTBriggs

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I agree with dm51. I need a one button switch for the host. I have people in person and on Zoom.

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TTBriggs

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I agree with dm51. I need a one button switch for the host. I have people in person and on Zoom.

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MW-KS

Newcomer

Here's what I do. Run the camera program Logi Capture. It's free with Logi cameras. See the 1 and 2 in the upper left corner or below left of the image window. Your webcam will load as source 1. Start your PowerPoint presentation in reader view. Select Logi Capture source 2 as your PowerPoint Presentation. It should show up in the Logi Capture window. So you can switch back and forth from source 1 to source 2 and see the window switch. I like to run the ppt in a small window. You might need to resize the window to maximize it's size in Logi Capture. Now, start Zoom. For you camera selection, select Logi Capture. Zoom will use whichever source you have selected in Logi Capture. You can run the ppt with it's controls in it's window. Not perfect but way better than screen sharing on and off.

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