From now on you can share the screen of your device if you want while talking on video call with colleagues or friends in Facebook Messenger. Facebook has unveiled this new feature in Messenger’s Android and iOS apps. The Messenger desktop app and web version also allow you to share your phone or computer screen with others while making video calls through Facebook messages.

During this time, everything you do on your phone or computer, everything on the screen will be visible to others connected to that video call. If you want, you can show different pictures in the photo gallery of your phone to others, you can share it while playing games, when shopping in online shop, you can go to the shop site and discuss with everyone, etc.

Messenger group with 6 people via video call and Messenger rooms video conferencing Screens can be shared with up to 18 people. This number is expected to increase in the future Reported Facebook. Who will be able to share the screen in Messenger Rooms call can also be controlled in the future.

How do I share the screen in Messenger?

Very easy. This will require the latest version of Messenger. So update your messenger app at the beginning. Then you have to connect to the video call with the desired person in Messenger. Swipe from the bottom of the screen to the top during the call. This will bring up the call option. There you will find the ‘Share Your Screen’ option.

The next screen will have a ‘Start Sharing’ button. Clicking on that button will show you a warning message. That said, if you turn on this screen sharing feature called Screen Broadcasting, everything on your screen will be visible to others in the video call – even when notified. So if you want to hide new notifications, you can turn on ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode on the phone.

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How to share screen in Facebook call on computer?

If you make a Facebook call on a computer, you can share your computer screen by clicking on the screen sharing icon on the call screen. These options may change over time. In that case you have to use it carefully.

What is the benefit of screen sharing in Messenger? I hope you will let me know through comments. Thanks.