IBM Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing User's Guide




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Using the Screen-Sharing Toolbar

You can perform most screen-sharing tasks using either the screen-sharing toolbar or the Tools menu. If you have permission to edit/share, the screen-sharing toolbar appears above the shared area when the screen-sharing button is clicked.

Tip If the toolbar is not visible, choose View - Toolbar to turn on the check mark and display the toolbar.

The table below describes the toolbar buttons.

Toolbar Button

Button Name

Description

Fit Shared Area to Window

See all of the shared information without scrolling. Clicking this button does not affect what other participants see on their screens.

Note This button is most useful when you are sharing a whiteboard file or viewing information shared by another participant. If you are sharing your own screen, this button has no effect.

Make Shared Area Full Screen

Maximize the shared area to see a larger view of it. When the shared area is maximized, you cannot see the Meeting Room. To return to the original Meeting Room layout, click the floating Undo Full Screen button or press ESCAPE. Clicking this button does not affect what other participants see on their screens.

Note This button is most useful when you are sharing a whiteboard file or viewing information shared by another participant. If you are sharing your own screen, this button has no effect.

Share a Program

Share an open program with other participants.

Share My Entire Screen

Share the entire contents of your screen. (This icon also appears next to your name in the Participant List details when you begin sharing your screen.)

Share Part of My Screen with a Frame

Share only the area enclosed within the borders of the resizable frame.

Let Others Control or Edit My Screen

Allow other participants to control your screen, no matter which method of sharing you are using.

Control Screen Sharing

Take control of the shared screen. Use your mouse and keyboard to make changes to the information. (This icon also appears next to your name in the Participant List details when you control the shared screen.)

Stop Sharing

Stop sharing information at any time, even when another participant controls your screen.


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