How to Start an Online Meeting and Share Desktop in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to share their desktop to view a PowerPoint presentation with a client during a phone call using Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Collaborating with a client over a phone call and needing to share a screen or presentation in real-time.
- Observed behavior
- The user is trying to find desktop sharing or online meeting features in standard Adobe Acrobat but is unable to locate them, confusing it with Adobe Connect.
Verify which Adobe subscription you currently have, as standard Adobe Acrobat is primarily for viewing and editing PDFs, while online meetings require the Adobe Connect service.
Switch to Adobe Connect for Desktop Sharing and Meetings
Standard Adobe Acrobat does not support live desktop sharing. You must use Adobe Connect to host an online meeting and share your PowerPoint presentation.
Adobe Acrobat is a PDF viewer and editor. To share your screen, host a live meeting, or collaborate on a PowerPoint presentation in real-time, you need Adobe Connect (formerly known as Acrobat Connect). This is a dedicated web conferencing platform.
Go to the Adobe Connect web portal and log in with your active Adobe credentials.
Navigate to the 'Meetings' tab and click on 'Create New Meeting' to set up your virtual room.
Join the meeting room you just created. Ensure your microphone and audio settings are correctly configured for your phone call.
Click the 'Share My Screen' button located in the central Share pod. Choose to share your entire desktop or the specific PowerPoint application window with your client.
Easily Share and Present PowerPoint Files with WPS Office
Instead of struggling with complex meeting software subscriptions, you can use WPS Office to open your PowerPoint presentations, share them via a simple link, and present them smoothly to clients anywhere.
- 1. Open your presentation: Launch WPS Office and open the PowerPoint presentation you wish to share with your client.
- 2. Generate a sharing link: Click the 'Share' button in the top right corner of the workspace.
- 3. Adjust permissions: Set the permission to 'Anyone with the link can view' and copy the link to send to your client via email or chat.
- 4. Present your slides: Alternatively, click 'Play' in the top menu to enter Presentation Mode, and share your screen using any standard free calling app like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my screen directly from Adobe Acrobat Reader?
No, Adobe Acrobat Reader is strictly designed for viewing PDF documents. It does not have built-in screen sharing or online meeting capabilities. You will need a dedicated meeting tool like Adobe Connect, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.
What is the difference between Acrobat.com and Adobe Connect?
Acrobat.com primarily focuses on document storage, electronic signatures, and PDF sharing, whereas Adobe Connect is a web conferencing platform designed specifically for online meetings, webinars, and real-time screen sharing.
How do I present a PDF as a slideshow during a meeting?
In Adobe Acrobat or WPS PDF, open the PDF document, go to the 'View' menu, and select 'Full Screen Mode'. You can then share your application window through your preferred web conferencing software to present the document like a standard slideshow.
