Google Meet has become a widely used video conferencing tool, enabling participants to share their screens with others in a meeting. A frequent activity required by users in these meetings is the presentation of a PDF document. This article aims to guide you on how to display a PDF document in Google Meet.
Step 1: Open Google Meet
To start, open your web browser and go to meet.google.com. Sign in with your Google account if you haven’t already.
Step 2: Join a Meeting
Once you are signed in, click on the “Join or start a meeting” button to join an existing meeting or create a new one. If you are joining an existing meeting, enter the meeting code provided by the host.
Step 3: Share Your Screen
Once you are in the meeting, click on the “Present now” button to share your screen with others. You will see a pop-up window asking you what you want to share. Click on the “Entire screen” option and then click on the “Share” button.
Step 4: Open the PDF File
After sharing your screen, open the PDF file that you want to present. You can do this by clicking on the “File Explorer” icon in the taskbar and navigating to the location where the PDF file is stored.
Step 5: Present the PDF File
Once you have opened the PDF file, click on the “Present now” button again to start presenting it. You will see a pop-up window asking you what you want to share. Click on the “Application window” option and then select the PDF file from the list of applications.
Step 6: Control the Presentation
During the presentation, you can control the display by clicking on the “Present now” button again. You will see a pop-up window with various options such as zooming in or out, changing the display mode, and stopping the presentation.
Step 7: End the Presentation
When you are done presenting the PDF file, click on the “Stop sharing” button to end the presentation. You can also end the meeting by clicking on the “Leave meeting” button in the top right corner of the screen.
Conclusion
Presenting a PDF file in Google Meet is a simple process that requires just a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily share your PDF files with others during a meeting and make your presentation more engaging and effective.