But, old features are still giving trouble to users often.
There can be a few reasons behind this issue, as we will discuss below.
A lot will depend on the platform you are using to access Microsoft Teams andshare screen.
Change Platform
This is for those Microsoft Teams users who use an old computer/mobile with not enough resources.
Close all open/background apps on Windows to free some RAM and CPU.
Windows 10 users can close background apps using the Task Manager.
Right-tap on the app to select End task option to shut it down under the Processes tab.
You should close all open/background apps on Windows to free some memory and processor resources.
Windows 10 users can close background apps using the Task Manager.
Right-tap on the app to select End task option to shut it down under the Processes tab.
Smartphone users can close open apps.
Another way to free system resources is a simple reboot.
Dont forget to save all work before doing that.
Did you make a custom policy?
If so, go back to it and ensure that screen sharing is enabled in the prefs like so.
Screen Sharing Options
Microsoft allows you toshare your screenin different prefs.
There is also a dedicated option for PowerPoint.
Are you sharing a presentation?
Just press the Share button to snag the correct option, and you are good to go.
Reducing the screen resolution by a notch seems to fix the issue for now.
I hope Microsoft releases a fix soon but until then, do the following.
Step 1: Right-click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties.
you might now change the resolution under the Display heading.
Note the current controls in case you want to switch again.
However, the Recommended option is usually the way to go.
In some cases, it will sign you out of all open apps.
Again, do secure your work before moving forward.
Just look for Teams in the search bar where privacy options are housed.
There is no way to clear cache or data on Apple devices like iPhones and Macs.
you’ve got the option to, however,clear Teams cache and data Android.
Check out the link for more details, like what happens when you go through the process.
Windows users, come over here.
Step 1:Press Windows key+E to open File Explorer.
bang out the below address in the address bar at the top.
Step 2:You will have to delete all the files that are present in this particular folder.
Press Ctrl+A to select all and Del key to delete them.
Step 3:You will repeat the same process and delete files for these Teams folders too.
test whether you’re able to share the screen using Microsoft Teams now.
Teams Policies
Are you part of an organization?
The Who can present should be set to Everyone.
Another thing to note here is the key in of screen you could share.
The admin can decide whether the users are allowed to share one app or an entire desktop.
This is controlled from Meetings > Meetings policies.
Note that there are separate toggle options for Whiteboard and PowerPoint app.
A lot depends on your admin who gets to decide who is allowed to do what and how.
Let your admin know you have something important to share in the next meeting.
Next up:Microsoft Teams comes with a neat Whiteboard feature.
Here are the details you should know on how to use the Whiteboard during video calls in Microsoft Teams.
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