Skype is popular calling software in the internet world. But you can do many more things with it apart from the usual video calling. Do you know Skype provides a screen sharing facility on several devices? To share the screen on Skype, you will need to learn some methods. So, this article includes some innovative ways to help you share your Skype screen.
Share Skype screen on PC
If you use operating systems other than Windows 10, you might be using the Classic Desktop software. Fortunately, Skype is compatible with both types of versions. These versions share the same actions and are the same. Here you will learn screen sharing on both.
- Launch Skype on your computer and start a video chat by clicking on the phone icon located in the top right corner.
- This step works with your current video call. In the hidden Chats panel, you will notice a dual-square Share Screen icon. You have to click on that icon. If you find the hidden panel visible during the call, hit the three-dot to unfold the More Options icon. Then a pop-up menu will appear with the Share Screen option. You have to select it.
- Please remember, the Share Screen option will replace your calling screen. If you are using only one screen, you can see a single window. But you have more screens on PCs; you have to click on that screen that you want to share. Then hit the button Start Sharing.
- Now you have connected with your fellow individuals means you have shared your screen.
- If you are using a multi-screen PC, you can change the screen by clicking the Screen Sharing or More button and selecting Switch Screen or Window entry.
- If you want to cancel screen sharing, tap on the double-screen button, and stop sharing.
Share Skype screen on a smartphone
To guide you on how to share screens on a smartphone, we have taken iPhone X as an example. However, you can share screens on other smartphones such as Android, iPad, and iPhone.
- Access the mobile app and call anyone from your contact list.
- You have to tap on the calling screen. You will see an icon on the screen. Access a different menu by tapping on this icon.
- In this new menu, the Share Screen icon will appear. Click on it.
- On the present screen, Click on the Skype listing button under the Start Broadcast option.
- Now you are on the way to enjoy screen sharing. During the call, you can share information from other applications. You can stop screen sharing whenever you want by opening Skype again and clicking on the Stop Broadcast.
By following these methods, you can share Skype screens on both PCs and smartphones.
Source-How to share your screen on Skype
