Share one app window in Zoom
This is a procedure to show only the target app to meeting participants without displaying notifications or other materials. We will explain in detail the starting position, setting values, completion confirmation, and how to review in case of problems.
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Who this guide is for and what to prepare
- First-time users of Zoom Workplace
- People who want to safely check the operation of sharing the application window instead of the entire screen on Zoom
What you need
- Enter a meeting using the Zoom desktop app, open only the app window you want to share, and close notifications.
Check preparation and starting position
Enter a meeting using the Zoom desktop app, open only the app window you want to share, and close notifications.
Open and configure features
- Press [Screen Sharing] at the bottom of the meeting, and on the [Basic] tab, select the desired app window instead of the entire desktop.
- Turn on [Share sound] and [Optimize for video clips] and press [Share] only if you want to show a video. Check the target name in the green frame and top bar.
Complete and check results
- Confirm with participants that the image will not appear even if they switch to another app. When finished, press [Stop Sharing] at the top and check that the green frame has disappeared.
Fix the problem and exit safely
In-app file selection screens and notifications may be shared. Close personal information and confirm the recipient's name out loud before starting to share.
- If it doesn't come up as a sharing candidate, reopen the app without minimizing it and check Zoom's screen recording permissions.
Limitations and requirements
- In-app file selection screens and notifications may be shared. Close personal information and confirm the recipient's name out loud before starting to share.
Frequently asked questions
What if you can't find the item you want on Zoom Workplace?
If it doesn't come up as a sharing candidate, reopen the app without minimizing it and check Zoom's screen recording permissions.
What should I be especially careful about when sharing the app window instead of the entire screen on Zoom?
In-app file selection screens and notifications may be shared. Close personal information and confirm the recipient's name out loud before starting to share.
Official sources and verification date
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