{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-share-powerpoint-on-zoom","route":"/learn/how-to-share-powerpoint-on-zoom","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-share-powerpoint-on-zoom","title":"How to Share PowerPoint on Zoom","h1":"How to Share PowerPoint on Zoom","description":"Discover the step-by-step guide on how to share your PowerPoint presentations seamlessly on Zoom. Enhance your virtual meetings with effective sharing tips.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Share PowerPoint on Zoom"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully share a PowerPoint presentation in a Zoom meeting. Follow these simple instructions to ensure your presentation is displayed correctly to all participants."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud/tour","id":"cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open both applications"}]},{"type":"text","value":" - Launch both Zoom and PowerPoint on your computer, with your presentation file already open and ready."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Join or start a meeting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" - Enter your Zoom meeting where you want to present the PowerPoint slides."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click \"Share Screen\""}]},{"type":"text","value":" - Find and select the green \"Share Screen\" button in the meeting controls at the bottom of your Zoom window."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select your PowerPoint"}]},{"type":"text","value":" - In the sharing options window, choose the PowerPoint window that displays your presentation (not just the application icon)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose presentation mode"}]},{"type":"text","value":" - Once sharing begins, switch to PowerPoint's Slide Show mode by clicking \"Slide Show\" in PowerPoint's ribbon and selecting \"From Beginning\" or \"From Current Slide.\""}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Control your slides"}]},{"type":"text","value":" - Use arrow keys, page up/down, or your mouse to navigate through your presentation while sharing."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"End screen sharing"}]},{"type":"text","value":" - When finished, click the red \"Stop Share\" button at the top of your screen to return to the normal Zoom meeting view."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud/tour","id":"cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud"}],"plainText":["How to Share PowerPoint on Zoom","This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully share a PowerPoint presentation in a Zoom meeting. Follow these simple instructions to ensure your presentation is displayed correctly to all participants.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ppirnm000fjo0dta3xz5ud/tour","Open both applications - Launch both Zoom and PowerPoint on your computer, with your presentation file already open and ready.\nJoin or start a meeting - Enter your Zoom meeting where you want to present the PowerPoint slides.\nClick \"Share Screen\" - Find and select the green \"Share Screen\" button in the meeting controls at the bottom of your Zoom window.\nSelect your PowerPoint - In the sharing options window, choose the PowerPoint window that displays your presentation (not just the application icon).\nChoose presentation mode - Once sharing begins, switch to PowerPoint's Slide Show mode by clicking \"Slide Show\" in PowerPoint's ribbon and selecting \"From Beginning\" or \"From Current Slide.\"\nControl your slides - Use arrow keys, page up/down, or your mouse to navigate through your presentation while sharing.\nEnd screen sharing - When finished, click the red \"Stop Share\" button at the top of your screen to return to the normal Zoom meeting view."]}