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Options for sharing PowerPoint slides in Webex (including Presenter View)

Webex by Cisco is one of the legacy web meeting platforms and that shows in the options they offer presenters for sharing PowerPoint slides during meetings. Their approach is different from that of Microsoft Teams or Zoom and they offer fewer options that don’t offer as good an experience for the presenter and meeting attendees.

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The screen-based approach

Webex was built when the model for sharing content during a web meeting was to share your screen or don’t share at all. This shows in their sharing approach. You have the traditional option to share your entire screen which works the way you expect it to. The attendees see everything on your screen.

Webex also offers sharing an application in a meeting but it still works on the screen-based approach. The attendees see your entire screen but the only visible part is the application you are sharing. If your application only takes up a quarter of the screen, the attendees see three-quarters of the screen blank and your application small in one corner, as shown in this screen capture of an attendee screen while showing a PowerPoint Slide Show running in the PowerPoint window.

If another application is partially covering up part of the application you are sharing, that portion is greyed out for the attendees [ Late 2020 update: With the new version of Webex, a non-shared window on top of a shared window does not cause that part of the shared window to be greyed out. The audience continues to see the full shared window. ].

The application sharing is not window based. If you have two windows open for that application, say two PowerPoint files, when you share the PowerPoint application, the attendees will see both PowerPoint windows on the screen. The only way to hide one is to minimize it to the toolbar.

Webex allows more than one application to be shared at a time because it is just making more of the shared screen visible to the attendees. If one application is on top of the other, that’s what the attendees see on the screen. When sharing an application, you need to stop sharing that application if you don’t want the attendees to still see it. This is a different approach to switching what content you share with attendees in a meeting.

Webex also always shows your cursor on the screen, even if it is not within the window of the application you are sharing. As the cursor moves, the attendees see it moving.

(The Webex documentation on sharing content in a meeting is here if you want to learn more about the options.)

Sharing slides only

If you want to share your slides in Slide Show mode with the slides full screen and you can’t see anything else on the screen, the best option is to share your screen when in Slide Show mode. This will work well.

Presenter View with 1 screen

Unlike Teams or Zoom that offer ways to use PowerPoint’s Presenter View Preview mode to share your slides with the attendees while you see your notes, this is not possible in Webex. If you use Presenter View Preview and share the PowerPoint application, the attendees see all of Presenter View, including your notes and the next build/slide. Even the option of using Google Slides Presenter View in a browser ( video here ) does not work because Webex shares all browser windows when you share the browser app, including the one with your notes and slide previews. The only way to use Presenter View in Webex to share the slides with the audience while you see your notes is to have two screens. If you only have your laptop and don’t have room for a second screen, one option is to create a “ghost” second screen as I explain in this article .

Presenter View with 2 screens

If you have two screens ( article with options for adding an additional screen ) you can use Presenter View in Webex. Share the screen with the Slide Show on it and the attendees will see your slides only. The downside is that Webex puts the meeting controls at the top of the Slide Show screen because it is being shared. Attendees will see your cursor move to the controls and when the controls drop down that part of your slide is covered up with grey rectangles.

Sharing the Slide Show in the PowerPoint window

Another option for sharing slides in a virtual meeting is to use Reading View in PowerPoint where the slide show runs in the PowerPoint window. This can allow you to use a PDF of your notes on the screen beside the PowerPoint window ( article on using this method in Zoom ). As explained above, the attendees will see your slides in only a portion of the screen (as shown in the screen capture above) and they will see your cursor moving in the grey area of the screen as you scroll through your notes.

Seeing your notes on a second device

If you only have one screen or don’t want to use Presenter View, one option to consider is to create your speaking notes as a PDF ( article here ) and display them on a tablet that is positioned beside the screen. You can display the slides full screen in Slide Show so the attendees see a full screen slide and scroll through the notes on the tablet when speaking.

Sharing a file

Webex also offers an option to share a file that is not open already. You select the file from a file explorer style window. Unfortunately this also appears to be a legacy module because if you select a modern PowerPoint file it gives you a warning that animation and other dynamic content will not work if you use this share file option. This means that what gets shared may not be the same as what you have designed. This uncertainty rules out this option in my mind.

Use the Optimize for video option

Webex, like Zoom, has an option to set if you want to share video during the meeting. It is not mandatory, but the quality improves for the attendees. Not only does the quality of videos improve, but any animation that has movement or any Morph transitions improve dramatically as well. Without this setting, any motion animations or transitions appear jerky to the attendees. In the sharing dialog, select the option in the top left corner to “Optimize for motion and video”. I suggest you use this mode all the time as it will make any movement in your PowerPoint presentation appear smoother to the attendees. If you get a warning message about the resolution being reduced, I have found that you can safely dismiss it as the quality appears the same in my experience.

Desktop as a canvas

Because Webex uses the screen sharing approach, you may want to consider whether you want to use your desktop as a canvas as explained in this article and video .

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Because Webex uses a screen-based approach to sharing, the best experience for attendees is when you share your screen, not an application. If you don’t need to see any notes, share the full screen Slide Show. If you want to see your notes in Presenter View, you will need two screens so you can share the Slide Show screen in the meeting while seeing Presenter View on the other screen. If you want to see your notes and not use Presenter View, your best option is to use two screens and run Slide Show full screen on one screen and look at your notes on the other screen in PDF or Word.

If you have one screen and want to see your notes in Acrobat and share your slides in a PowerPoint window, you will have to make the slides take up as much of the screen as possible while still being able to see your notes document. The attendees will see a blank area of the screen where the PDF is displayed and see your cursor move as you scroll through your notes but Webex doesn’t offer any better option. You may want to consider the option to have notes on a tablet beside the screen that has the slides full-screen in Slide Show mode because the slides will be larger for the attendees.

Dave Paradi has over twenty-two years of experience delivering customized training workshops to help business professionals improve their presentations. He has written ten books and over 600 articles on the topic of effective presentations and his ideas have appeared in publications around the world . His focus is on helping corporate professionals visually communicate the messages in their data so they don’t overwhelm and confuse executives. Dave is one of fewer than ten people in North America recognized by Microsoft with the Most Valuable Professional Award for his contributions to the Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams communities. His articles and videos on virtual presenting have been viewed over 4.8 million times and liked over 17,000 times on YouTube.

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Dave Paradi has over twenty-two years of experience delivering customized training workshops to help business professionals improve their presentations. He has written ten books and over 600 articles on the topic of effective presentations and his ideas have appeared in publications around the world . His focus is on helping corporate professionals visually communicate the messages in their data so they don't overwhelm and confuse executives. Dave is one of fewer than ten people in North America recognized by Microsoft with the Most Valuable Professional Award for his contributions to the Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams communities. His articles and videos on virtual presenting have been viewed over 4.8 million times and liked over 17,000 times on YouTube.

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• Find and click on the Start a Meeting button.
• Enable your microphone and camera and click, Start Meeting.
• If appropriate, launch PowerPoint and open your slide presentation.
• When ready, click the Recorder button on the bottom of your screen and begin your presentation.
• To display the PowerPoint, you must Open Powerpoint first, click the Share Content button (next to the Recorder button) and select PowerPoint.
• To stop sharing the presentation, move your pointer to the orange bar at the top of the screen wait for the tool bar to descend from the top of the screen. Select Stop Sharing.
• To Stop the Recording, click on the Recorder button again and select Stop Recording.
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How to share a powerpoint presentation using Cisco Webex

Many of us have had to turn to running meetings virtually in recent weeks, which can be a daunting task if you are not familiar with using virtual meeting software.

Here is a quick guide on how to share a Powerpoint presentation using Webex during a virtual meeting.

Log into your Webex account, create your meeting invite and join your meeting.

Once your meeting is set up, simply click on the share screen button (below) in Webex.

This will open a pop-up screen (below) where you can select how you wish to share your presentation. In this case either via desktop or using Powerpoint directly.

This will automatically broadcast the app or desktop view you chose to share. A small orange Webex strip will be visible at the top of the screen to remind you that you are broadcasting (below).

If you hover over this strip you will find more options (including the ability to annotate your slides and use a group chat).

The large orange button is to stop broadcasting.

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When sharing a Powerpoint presentation with Participoll in Webex remember the screen share feature (either desktop or via the Powerpoint app) is what you need to use to share your presentation, all ParticiPoll functionality remains the same.

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In the pursuit of sustained success, businesses harness essential tools, and Webex stands as a prime example. Irrespective of size, enterprises benefit from its seamless collaboration capabilities. Within this toolkit, presentations hold vital significance, enabling effective idea communication. This article sheds light on how to share PowerPoint on Webex effortlessly.

How to Share PowerPoint on Webex

Webex is a popular online meeting and collaboration platform that allows users to share their screen, audio, and video with others. One of the features that Webex offers is the ability to share PowerPoint presentations with the participants of a meeting.

In this section, we will show you how to share PowerPoint on Webex, how to use the slide show tools, and how to stop sharing your presentation when you are done.

Sharing PowerPoint on Webex

To share entire screen:.

Step 1: Start a meeting on Webex.

Step 2: Click on Share located at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Click on “Microsoft PowerPoint” in the Share Content window and click Share.

Step 4: Go back to PowerPoint and start the slide show. The whole screen will be shared with the meeting participants.

To Share a Portion of the Screen:

Step 1: In your PowerPoint, go to the Slide Show tab and click on “Set Up Slide” Show.

Step 2: Select “Browsed by an individual (window)” in the Show type section and click “OK”.

Step 3: Start the Slide Show.

Step 4: Start a meeting on Webex, and click on Share at the bottom.

Step 5: Go to the Advanced tab and choose “Portion of screen”.

Step 6: A dotted green border will appear on the screen. The portion of the screen within the border will be shared with the meeting participants. Adjust the border to cover the part of the presentation that you want to present, hiding the rest. Click “Share”.

Slide Show Tools

Once your presentation is loaded and displayed in the meeting, you will see a toolbar at the top of the screen with various slide show tools. You can use these tools to control and enhance your presentation, such as:

A - Annotation: This tool enables users to create, edit, and delete annotations on slides using various shapes, colors, and text, and assign privileges to other participants.

B - Show Thumbnail: The tool displays thumbnails for each slide, allowing navigation and displaying which slide is currently being viewed by participants, by clicking on the Show Thumbnail button.

C - Go to Previous or Next Slide: Slide tools enable navigation, display current and total slides, and can be accessed using left or right arrow buttons, keyboard arrow keys, or spacebar.

D - Zoom In and Zoom Out: Zooming and adjusting slides is possible using tools like plus or minus buttons or mouse scroll wheel, allowing for a better fit and viewing experience.

E - View Menu: This tool allows you to customize your presentation's viewing options, including thumbnail, slide rotation, synchronization with participants' view, or bringing all windows to the front.

Stop Sharing PowerPoint Presentations

To stop sharing your PowerPoint presentation on Webex, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Webex meeting screen.

Step 2: Click on the Cross icon “X” at the bottom right of the screen. Alternatively, you can press the “ESC” key on your keyboard.

Step 3: Your screen sharing will end and you will return to the Webex interface.

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Q1. How do I share a PowerPoint presentation without showing notes?

One possible way to share a PowerPoint presentation without showing notes in Zoom is to set up the slide show in a window instead of full screen. This will allow you to access other meeting features while sharing your presentation. Here are the steps to do so:

Step 1: Open the PowerPoint file you want to present.

Step 2: Click the Slide Show tab and then select Set Up Slide Show.

Step 3: Under Show type section, select “Browsed by an individual (window)” and then click “OK”.

Step 4: Start or join a Zoom meeting.

Step 5: In the meeting controls, select "Share Screen".

Step 6: In the “Share Screen” window, click on Advanced tab > Portion of the screen > Share.

Step 7: A green rectangular border will appear on the screen, anything inside the borders will be displayed to the Zoom meeting attendants.

Step 8: Return to PowerPoint and begin the slide show by selecting "Play from Start" or "Play from Current Slide" from the menu.

Step 9: Adjust the border according to your slides and what you need to display.

Q2. How do I make PowerPoint only show on one monitor?

To present a PowerPoint Presentation on a single monitor, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Slide Show menu and uncheck the ‘Use Presenter View’ option in the Monitors sub-menu.

Step 2: Select ‘Set Up Slide Show’, then choose ‘Browsed by an individual (window)’ under Show type section and ‘Manually’ option from advanced slides.

Q3. Why can't I see the Presenter view in PowerPoint?

To activate Presenter View in PowerPoint go to the SlideShow tab and check the “Use Presenter View” box. This will enable you to use Presenter View when you play your slides in SlideShow mode.

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How to share your screen with other participants on a Webex video call using a computer or mobile device

• You can easily share your screen in a Webex video meeting, no matter the device you're connected on.
• Tap the "Share" button at the bottom of the screen and choose the kind of screen information you want to share.
• You can choose to stop sharing your screen, or, if another participant starts to share their screen, your sharing will automatically end. 
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When you take part in a Webex meeting, you can share your screen with the other attendees – anyone can "take control" of the meeting and share content. Of course, only one person can share at a time, so if you start sharing, Webex will disable the previous presenter automatically. 

No matter how you are joined to a Webex meeting – from the Windows or Mac desktop app, a web page, or mobile app – the process to share is almost identical, though the controls vary somewhat once you are sharing. 

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While a meeting is taking place, tap the "Share" button at the bottom of the screen. Most of the time, you should be able to see the "Share" symbol (a U with an upward arrow) to the right of the "Start Video" button. If you don't see it, tap the three-dot menu to see more options and you will find it there.

Choose the kind of content you want to share. The first option should be to share the screen. If that's what you want, tap it. Otherwise, you can browse the other share options, such as a specific app or browser window, or even a whiteboard you can draw and write on. On the mobile app, you'll also have the option to share photos from your camera roll.

The sharing experience varies depending upon what device or app you are using to share:

• Windows or Mac desktop app: When you start sharing, you'll find a menu at the top of the screen. You can click "Share" to change the kind of content you are sharing. Click "Pause" to freeze the view that other participants see, or "Stop Sharing" to disable the screen share. 
• Browser: While you're sharing, you can click the "Share" button to view or hide a pop-up that displays a preview image of your shared content. Click "Stop sharing" to end the sharing session.
• Mobile app: While you're sharing your screen, you may leave the Webex app to show content from other apps. To stop sharing, tap the red time display at the top left of the screen and then tap "Stop." You can then return to the Webex app and tap any blank part of the screen to return to the meeting. 

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How to Share Video with Sound in Webex

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One of the most important aspects of participating in video meetings is the ability to share your content with your colleagues. While sharing images and documents is relatively easy, sharing video content can be tricky. The resolution of the video might not always be clear, and your colleagues might not be able to hear your video at all. That’s why you should consider using Webex.

Webex is a fantastic web conferencing platform that allows you to share your video content at a high frame rate, allowing other participants to see and hear the audio clearly. In this guide, we will show you how to share your video with sound in Webex across different devices.

How to Share Video with Sound in Webex on a Windows 10 PC?

If you are familiar with Webex, then you already know that you can use the desktop app or the web app. Although the desktop app provides many more features, you can participate in video meetings on the web app as well. However, since downloading the desktop app only takes a couple of minutes, we highly recommend doing it, as you will come across several limitations on the web app.

In any case, we will show you how to share videos with sound on both versions of this platform. What’s more, the process of sharing content on the web app and the desktop app is relatively similar.

To share your video file with sound in Webex on Windows 10 using the desktop app, follow the steps below:

That’s about it. Webex allows all the participants of the meeting to hear the video clearly, no matter what device they are using to participate in the meeting at that moment.

To share video with sound in Webex on the web app, follow the steps below:

Note : The option to optimize for text, images, motion, and video is only available on Google Chrome so far. This feature isn’t possible on other browsers at the time of this writing.

Keep in mind that the Webex web app looks the same on all devices. So, no matter which OS you have, sharing your video with sound on the Webex web app consists of identical steps.

How to Share Video with Sound in Webex on a Mac?

Sharing video content with audio in Webex on your Mac is similar to how you would do it on Windows 10, but it requires a couple of more steps. Here’s how it’s done:

• When ready, press Play .
• Once your video finishes playing, click on Stop Sharing on the floating bar at the top of your screen.

That’s all there is to it. The next time you want to share your video content on your Mac, you will be taken to the “Share content” tab directly.

How to Share Video with Sound in Webex on a Chromebook?

If you want to share a video file with audio in Webex on a Chromebook, follow the steps below:

To make sure everything goes smoothly, prepare the video before the meeting starts. When it’s time to share it, you will know exactly where it is. This step can be very handy if you have a lot of tabs and apps open. Just remember, when you share your screen, your colleagues can see everything it contains.

How to Share Video with Sound in Webex on Linux?

Sharing your video content with audio in Webex on Linux is also possible. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open the Webex desktop app and either start a new meeting or join one.
• Hover your cursor over the screen for the toolbar to appear and go to Share content .
• A new tab will pop up. Click on the Optimize for text and images tab.
• Select Optimize for motion and video from the menu.
• Click on the Share your computer audio box in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
• Choose the screen or app where your video is.
• Enter the video and press Play .
• When your video finishes playing and you don’t want to share any more content, simply go to the Stop Sharing bar at the top of your screen, and you can continue your meeting.

That’s all there is to it.

If you have multiple videos to share, but they are located within different screens, go to the Share content icon to switch between screens. The fewer tabs you have open at this point, the better. Too many open pages and tabs can confuse both you and your colleagues.

How to Share Video with Sound in Webex on iOS?

• Within a meeting, tap on More and choose Share content .
• Now, choose Optimize for Video and select the Include Audio option.
• Select the video you want and tap Share .

Additional FAQ

Does webex offer this functionality on the iphone or android.

Webex is also available for mobile devices, and you can share your screen with both iPhone and Android devices. Unfortunately, sharing video and audio files still isn’t possible on Android at this point, but you can share video on the iOS app.

On the other hand, you can share plain text, Microsoft Office documents, Apple iWorks documents, PDF files, images, ZIP files, and many more. The option to share .mp4 files might become possible in the future.

Apart from standard video chat features, some other things you can do on the Webex mobile app include muting participants, changing your video connection options, changing your background, searching for participants, changing participant roles, recording meetings, and many more options.

Make Webex Video Meetings More Interesting with Video Content

Now you know how to share video content with sound in Webex across different devices, on both the desktop app and the web app. You also know how to stop sharing content, and how to switch between different screens and apps to ensure the meeting flows smoothly. Learning how to share video content in Webex is only the first step, there are countless other handy things you can do on this video conferencing platform.

Have you ever shared a video with sound in Webex? Did you use any of the methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.

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How to Share Your Screen With Audio in Cisco Webex Meetings

Sharing your screen is an essential part of most Webex meetings, allowing you to present slides, documents, videos, and more to meeting participants. However, when sharing video content, you’ll also want to share the audio so everyone can hear it properly.

Sharing audio along with your screen is easy in Webex once you know how. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the steps for sharing your screen with audio on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.

Table of Contents

On Windows and Mac:

On ios and android:, best practices for sharing audio, troubleshooting audio sharing issues, sharing video files, annotating shared content, enabling audio sharing in webex meetings.

The first thing you need to do is enable audio sharing in your Webex settings. Here’s how:

• Open the Webex Meetings desktop app
• Click “Share Screen”
• Check the box next to “Share Computer Sound”
• Select the screen or application window you want to share
• Click “Share”
• Open the Webex mobile app
• Tap the “Share” icon
• Select “Optimize for Motion and Video”
• Check the box next to “Include Audio”
• Choose the screen or app you want to share
• Tap “Share”

By default, Webex will optimize your screen sharing for clear text and images. Enabling the “Optimize for Motion and Video” and “Include Audio” options ensures smooth video playback and audio sharing.

To ensure great audio quality during your Webex meetings, follow these tips:

• Close unused apps – Streaming audio takes bandwidth, so close any unused apps and browser tabs.
• Use wired internet – Wired internet is more reliable than WiFi for consistent call quality.
• Limit background noise – Mute yourself when not speaking to eliminate background noise. Encourage others to do the same.
• Position microphone properly – Make sure your microphone isn’t too far away or muffled.
• Adjust volume – Ask participants if your audio level is too low or too high and make adjustments as needed.

If participants can’t hear your shared audio, try these troubleshooting tips:

• Confirm “Share Computer Sound” is enabled in your sharing options
• Try a wired headset instead of speakers
• Restart the Webex Meetings app
• Rejoin the meeting
• Switch to phone audio if issues persist

Also confirm with participants that their volume is turned up and headphones are plugged in properly on their end.

To share a video file like an MP4 or MOV:

• Upload the video to a cloud storage service like OneDrive
• Share your screen in Webex
• Open the cloud storage app and play the video
• Make sure “Share Computer Sound” is enabled

This approach avoids performance issues that can occur when trying to share videos directly from your hard drive. For the best experience, upload videos to cloud storage ahead of your meeting.

Webex makes it easy for meeting participants to annotate your shared screens using the built-in whiteboard tools. As the presenter, you can enable attendee annotations before sharing your screen.

Here’s how to allow participants to annotate your shared content:

• Select “Allow attendees to annotate”
• Choose the screen or app to share
• Click the annotation icon to enable drawing tools for participants

Allowing annotations keeps your audience engaged and gives them an outlet to provide visual feedback as you present. Disable annotations again when you are finished.

The ability to share your screen with synchronized audio and video is extremely valuable for Webex meeting presentations. Following Webex best practices for sharing content will ensure your meetings are productive and collaborative for everyone involved.

With the steps in this guide, you now know how to properly share your screen with audio on any device. You also have some tips to resolve audio issues, share video files, and allow annotations during screen sharing.

Put these skills into practice at your next Webex meeting to share multimedia content that looks and sounds great for all participants. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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How do I pass the presenter role to an attendee or participant?

How do i allow an attendee to share a presentation or application in a meeting, how do i change presenters, how do i make someone else a presenter, how do i pass the presenter ball.

Anyone attending a Webex session may view shared data, but only the person designated as the Presenter may share presentations, screen/desktop, or applications. The meeting or session host is normally the presenter in a meeting.

• Webex Meetings or Training: The host can designate most meeting attendees as the presenter. They can also reclaim the presenter role or change the presenter at any time. With later Webex releases, the first attendee who joins before the host may have the presenter role. If this option is enabled, attendees may present and share data even though the host has not yet joined.
• Webex Events: You can invite Panelists, who have presenter rights. Only the Host or Panelists may present in Event Center.
• Attendees on mobile devices, such as an iPhone or Android phones, may not be able to take the presenter ball due to hardware/system limitations on their device. For best results, all presenters should be joined on desktop PC's or Mac computers. Participants joined from a mobile device appear in the Participants panel with a mobile device icon to the left of their name.
• The presenter role cannot be passed onto an attendee who has joined using the Webex WebApp.

Use one of the methods below to designate a presenter or reclaim the presenter role :

• On the Participants panel, select the desired participant's name, then click the Make Presenter button.
• Right-click the name on the Participants panel, then select Change Role >  Make  Presenter .
• Select the desired attendee's name on the Participants panel, go to the Participant menu > then select Change Role  > Make  Presenter .
• On the Participants panel, click and drag the presenter ball to the desired participant's name, then click on the Yes button.
• Click and drag the presenter ball from the current presenter to your name in the Participants panel, then click on the Yes button.

Any participant can share the content in the meeting by simply selecting 'Share' on the Quick Start tab, Menu Bar and Floating Icon Tray. This feature makes it easier to change presenters in a meeting and improves the overall collaboration experience. If hosts want more control over sharing, they can disable this feature while the meeting is in progress. This option can also be disabled for the site in Site Administration Page as this feature is enabled by default.

Note : Make Me Presenter button has been removed from the participant's view.

• Changing the presenter discontinues any application or desktop share currently in progress. However, any documents, presentations, or whiteboards that the current presenter is sharing will remain in the content viewer. Also, any poll that the current presenter has opened will remain in the Polling tab.
• Attendees may take the Presenter role if that option is enabled on the Webex site. This option is enabled by default on new Webex sites.