Google has two different video calling apps. – Google Duo and Google Meet. Google Meet shares have risen as a major competitor to apps like Video conferencing remotely like Zoom و Microsoft Team And a few other apps. You can even share your screen using Presentation feature in Google Meet. With this, you can deliver PowerPoint presentations to other participants in a Google Meet call. Let's see how to show a presentation (PPT file) on the Meet app.
Sharing a presentation through Google Meet can be useful for business meetings andClassrooms Online, where teachers can use slides for teaching. If you're wondering how to show a PowerPoint presentation on Google Meet, you've come to the right place.
Let's review the steps on how to present a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation on Google Meet on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Mac. Before we jump into the step-by-step instructions, take a look at the frequently asked questions.
Questions and answers about sharing your presentation on Google Meet
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions to clear your doubts.
Can others see you during the presentation?
It depends. If your camera is on, others can see your video along with your presentation. Screen sharing doesn't automatically disable your video. But if you want to show only your presentation without showing your face, turn off the camera in Google Meet to hide yourself. The red camera icon means your video is off. Learn in detail how to hide and unhide yourself in Google Meet.
Can you speak and explain the slides while sharing the PPT?
Yes. You can talk and explain the slides while presenting them. Provided you don't muffle your voiceJust click or tap.microphone icon In Google Meet to unmute your audio.
Can participants interact with your device while sharing the presentation?
No, you are just mirroring the content. Other participants cannot open your email or interact with your computer or mobile phone as they can with Remote access applications such as TeamViewer.
Does the presentation end with a disconnect?
No. Pausing the presentation will not disconnect you. However, ending the call will stop the screen display.
How to Give a PowerPoint Presentation in Google Meet on a Computer
To present a PPT on Google Meet from a computer, follow these steps:
Step 1: open file Power point on your computer.
Step 2: Open any web browser on PC Join the meeting Google Meet or create oneIf you want, you can hide yourself from others before joining a meeting by clicking the camera icon. Click Join Now to enter the meeting.
Note: For better functionality, use Google Meet on Google Chrome.
Step 3: Click on an option Presentation Now available below. You will see Three options - Your entire screen, a window, and a Chrome tab. If you choose the first option, all participants will see every action you take on your computer and all the data in the foreground. When switching between applications, participants will see this as well. To protect your privacy, choose the second option, "Window," from the menu if your PowerPoint presentation is saved on your device.
Note: If you want to share a Google Slides or PowerPoint file open in a Google Chrome tab, click the Chrome tab instead. Then, select the Chrome tab containing the presentation file or other document. Doing this will only share the Chrome tab and nothing else from your computer.
Step 4: You will be asked to select the window that you want to present. Since you already kept the PowerPoint file open in Step 1, click the PowerPoint window and click the Share button. You can now open the PowerPoint presentation as well. It will appear in the list of open windows.
Step 5: A window will appear. Power point In the foreground when you click Share. Reduce the size of the PowerPoint window if you Want to see other Google Meet participants or view the chat window.
Tip: To view other participants while viewing your screen, use the tile layout view.
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Step 6: At this point, the entire PowerPoint window is shared, as shown in the screenshot. You can only show your slides by activating Slide Show mode.
Anyone would know Familiar with PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts Pressing the F5 key on your keyboard will activate full-screen mode, or slideshow mode, which occupies the entire screen. Since we want to see the Google Meet window, we'll enable full-screen mode only within the PowerPoint window.
So, click on Slide Show tab At the top of Microsoft PowerPoint. Then click Prepare a slideshowA pop-up window will open. Select “Browsed by an individual (window)” under View type and click OK.
Now press the F5 key on your keyboard to start full screen mode. If that doesn't do anything, use Keyboard shortcut fn + F5. Use the next and previous arrow keys on your keyboard to change slides.
Here's how Your presentation will look like this to others:
Anytime you want to leave full-screen mode for your presentation, click the Escape (ESC) key on your keyboard.
Step 7: to stop Presentation , click the . button “Stop sharing” At the bottom. If you don't see it, open the Google Meet tab and click the Stop Presenting button.
Stopping the presentation will not end the Meet call. Click the "Leave Call" button to end the call when you're finished.
Pro Tip: Check out Tips for screen sharing in Google Meet.
How to Give a PowerPoint Presentation in Google Meet on iPhone and iPad
Step 1: install Microsoft PowerPoint application On your iOS or iPadOS device, open the presentation file you want to present in Google Meet.
Step 2: Close all applications Unlike PowerPoint. Open an app Google Meet On iPhone and iPad and join Meeting. You can disable your camera before joining a meeting.
Step 3: Click on the icon Three-point top Application Google Meet. Select screen width from the list.
Step 4: A window will open Screen Broadcast. Click Start Broadcast. Now everything will be shared on Your screen with other participants.So do not open any private file or application.
Step 5: Switch to the app using PPT. Now others will see your presentation. Tap the play icon in the upper-right corner of the PowerPoint app to activate full-screen mode. You may need to rotate your screen for the proper full-screen experience.
When in full screen or slideshow mode, tap the right or left edge of the screen to change slideshow pages. Tap the top to display the menu. Tap the cross icon to disable slideshow mode.
Step 6: To stop submitting, Click on the red icon In the notification bar. Then Press the stop buttonAlternatively, switch to the Google Meet app and click Stop Presenting. End the call by clicking the End Call button in Meet.
Note: If you are unable to present a PPT on Google Meet on iPhone and iPad, Check out our iPhone and iPad guide to screen sharing on Meet.
How to Give a PowerPoint Presentation in Google Meet on Android
Step 1: install PowerPoint application On your Android phone or tablet. Once installed, open Your presentation.
Step 2: close All apps Other open except Power point. Next, run the application. Google Meet Join the meeting where you want to share the PPT.
Step 3: Click on three-dot icon In the upper right corner of Meet, select Current Screen.
Step 4: A pop-up window will open telling you that other Meet call participants will see everything on your screen. Tap Start Presenting. Another pop-up window will appear. Tap Start Now. You'll see the phrase "You're presenting on screen."
Step 5: Switch to app Power pointOthers will see the switching process, so avoid keeping other apps on the recently opened apps screen. Tap the slideshow icon to switch to full screen mode. Swipe right or left on the screen to change slides.
To turn off full-screen or slideshow mode, tap the top edge of the screen. A toolbar will appear. Tap the icon with a cross inside.
Step 6: to stop PPT presentation, aGo to the application Google Meet , and press the stop presenting button.
Step 7: to separate The Call , click on the icon End the call.
Pro Tip: Want to know? How is Google Meet different from Google Hangouts? Find the answer in our comparison post.
Present video with audio in Google Meet
Many Meet users are curious about how to share a video presentation with audio in Google Meet. We've covered the instructions in detail in our post. How to share video with audio in Google Meet. If your presentation is muted, and you try to unmute it, you should check that Various fixes for microphone not working in Google Meet.
