How to Fix Microsoft Teams Window Reappearing During Screen Sharing
Question details
The user needs to stop the Microsoft Teams participant window from repeatedly appearing after it has been minimized during a screen-sharing session.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Presenting or sharing a screen during a Microsoft Teams meeting.
- Observed behavior
- The Teams participant window keeps regaining focus and popping up during screen sharing, interrupting the presentation even after the presenter minimizes it.
Before troubleshooting, ensure that you have not inadvertently granted screen control to another participant, as their interactions can force the Teams window back into focus.
Revoke Screen Control from Attendees
Ensure no other attendee has control over your screen, which is a common reason for the Teams window to automatically reopen.
During a Teams meeting, if another participant has been given control of your screen, their mouse movements or clicks can trigger the operating system's focus behavior. This forces the minimized Teams window to reappear.
Hover your mouse at the top of your screen during the screen-sharing session to reveal the Teams sharing toolbar.
Look for the control icon. If another participant currently has control, click on 'Cancel Control' to revoke their permissions.
Open the 'People' pane to verify that you are the Organizer or a Presenter, and ensure attendees do not have unauthorized presentation rights.
Test Screen Sharing in the Teams Web App
Determine if the issue is a bug isolated to the desktop client by using the web version of Teams.
Update the Teams Desktop Client
Updating to the latest version of Teams can resolve known bugs related to window management and screen sharing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can an attendee interrupt my screen sharing in Teams?
Normally, an attendee cannot force the presenter's Teams window to reopen or interrupt screen sharing. However, if they have been granted screen control or have Presenter rights, their interactions may cause the window to regain focus.
Why does the Teams window keep popping up on my screen?
This usually occurs due to operating-system focus behavior, unread notifications triggering the window to the foreground, or another participant interacting with the shared screen if control was previously granted.
How do I hide the Teams participant window when sharing my screen?
You can click the minimize button (the dash icon) on the participant window. If it continues to reappear, ensure no one else has screen control, check for pending software updates, or try presenting directly from the Teams web app.
