Zoom stands out as a widely used video conferencing tool enabling remote connections among users. What distinguishes Zoom is its feature that permits attendees to sketch on the screen while in a meeting or webinar. This functionality serves as a valuable resource for those presenting, allowing them to highlight specific details, and for attendees wishing to pose questions or propose ideas.
Enabling Screen Sharing
The first step in allowing participants to draw on Zoom is to enable screen sharing. To do this, click on the “Share” button in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. This will bring up a menu of options for what you can share with your meeting participants. Select “Screen” and then choose which screen or window you want to share.
Enabling Annotation Tools
Once you have enabled screen sharing, you can enable the annotation tools that allow participants to draw on the screen. To do this, click on the “Annotate” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will bring up a menu of options for how you can annotate the screen. You can choose from a variety of tools, including a pen, highlighter, and text box.
Allowing Participants to Annotate
To allow participants to draw on the screen, you need to give them permission to do so. To do this, click on the “More” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen and then select “Allow Participants to Annotate.” This will enable all participants to use the annotation tools to draw on the screen.
Conclusion
Allowing participants to draw on Zoom can be a useful tool for presenters and participants alike. By following these simple steps, you can enable screen sharing and annotation tools to allow participants to engage with your presentation in a more interactive way.