How to Share Screen and Camera at the Same Time in Microsoft Teams
Question details
The user wants to display their camera video feed alongside their shared screen content during a meeting.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams
- Device & OS
- Desktop
- Scenario
- Presenting content and sharing a screen in a Microsoft Teams video meeting.
- Observed behavior
- The presenter's camera feed does not appear or disappears when the screen sharing session begins.
Ensure your camera is properly connected, recognized by Microsoft Teams, and turned on in your meeting window before you initiate the screen share.
Use Side-by-Side Presenter Mode
Activate Teams' built-in presenter mode to cleanly display both your shared screen and your camera feed side-by-side.
By default, standard screen sharing in Teams may hide the presenter's video to maximize the content's size. To maintain visual engagement with your audience, Microsoft Teams provides specific presenter layouts. The 'Side-by-side' mode is the best way to ensure both your presentation and your face are simultaneously visible to the attendees.
In your active Microsoft Teams meeting, click the 'Share' icon (a rectangle with an upward-pointing arrow) located in the upper right corner of the meeting controls.
Look at the top of the sharing tray menu to find the 'Presenter mode' options. Click on the 'Side-by-side' icon.
Select the specific screen or application window you wish to present. Microsoft Teams will now broadcast your shared content with your camera feed displayed right next to it.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free version for your operating system.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to set up the lightweight application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the presenter mode greyed out in my Microsoft Teams?
Presenter mode requires your camera to be active. If your camera is turned off or currently being used by another application, the presenter mode options will be greyed out. Turn on your camera in the meeting first before clicking Share.
Does side-by-side presenter mode work on the Teams web application?
Advanced presenter modes, including Side-by-side and Standout, are primarily supported on the Microsoft Teams desktop client for Windows and Mac. Web users may have limited layout options.
Can I resize my camera feed while in side-by-side mode?
Microsoft Teams automatically scales the camera feed and the shared content to fit the screen evenly in side-by-side mode. However, the exact sizing is fixed by the application and currently cannot be manually resized by the presenter.
