Sharing Your Camera and Screen in Teams for Mac OS

Overview

You share your camera and screen in new Teams for enhanced real-time collaboration, better understanding through visuals, and interactive presentations, with features like picture-in-picture (Standout mode) or side-by-side views making it easier to present content while maintaining face-to-face connection, crucial for remote work and training. The new version streamlines these options, offering more integrated ways to share physical documents or whiteboards via your camera (Content from Camera) and desktop content, improving engagement. 

Step by Step Guide

1. Set Up Permissions (One-Time) 

1. Open System Settings/Preferences: Click the Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences).
2. Go to Privacy & Security: Navigate to the Privacy & Security section.
3. Grant Screen Recording: Find "Screen Recording," click the lock to make changes, and ensure the toggle for Microsoft Teams (or "New Teams") is ON.
4. Grant Camera Access: Find "Camera," ensure Microsoft Teams is checked.
5. Restart Teams: You'll be prompted to restart Teams; click to do so. 

2. Share in a Meeting

1. Join Meeting: Start or join a Teams meeting.
2. Click Share: In the top control bar, click the Share content button (upward arrow icon).
3. Choose Content:
   • Screen: Share your entire desktop.
   • Window: Share a specific app window (e.g., PowerPoint, browser tab).
   • Camera: Use the "Presenter" options to overlay your video feed.
4. Select Presenter Mode: Choose a mode like Standout or Side-by-side to show your camera feed with the shared content, then select your screen/window.
5. Stop Sharing: Click the red "Stop sharing" button in the control bar when finished. 

Helpful Hints

• Troubleshooting: If sharing still fails, try toggling the "New Teams" app off and on in its settings to reset the permission prompt, or use the web version.
• Include Audio: Check the "Include computer sound" box in the share menu to share audio from videos/presentations. 

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Call the IT Help Desk at 979-830-4357 (HELP) or contact the IT Help Desk Chat Line.