Use this method during calls with the Recent Chats panel closed. Step 5: To stop sharing, click the double-screen icon, and select the Stop Sharing option on the pop-up menu. Click the Screen Sharing Options or More Options button - depending on your current view - and then select the Switch Screen or Window entry on the pop-up menu (see the screenshot in Step 5). Step 4: You are now sharing your screen! A small red line appears around the bounds of your selected screen, indicating it’s currently streaming to your contact.įor PCs with multiple screens, you can switch between screens. You’ll also see a toggle to stream the PC’s sound. For PCs with two or more screens, click on the screen you want to share and then click the Start Sharing button. If you have just one screen, then you’ll likely only see one window. Step 3: The Share Screen interface temporarily replaces your call screen. Select the Share Screen option on the pop-up menu. If the Recent Chats panel remains open during your call, click the three-dot More Options icon on the hideaway toolbar. With the Recent Chats panel hidden, you’ll see a double-square Share Screen icon on the hideaway toolbar.

Step 2: The next step depends on your video call.

Step 1: Start your call by selecting a contact on the Recent Chats list and clicking the phone icon in the top-right corner.

With that in mind, this guide applies to both Skype versions that Windows offers, even though the screenshots included represent classic desktop software. They look and act the same, so deciding on one version over the other really just comes down to our personal preferences. Fortunately, Microsoft gives us a unified experience, even between both versions. You’re most likely using the Classic Desktop software if you’re running an OS that’s anything other than Windows 10. All it takes is a click of a button, and you can invite multiple family members and friends to the conversation. One of the most useful features of Skype is the ability to share your screen on the app.

How to share your phone screen on Skype.

Skype web app screen share