How to Share on Microsoft Lync

Part 1 of 7:

Launching Microsoft Lync

Open Microsoft Lync. From your desktop, click "Start" then "All Programs." Look for Microsoft Lync and click on it.
Sign in. Sign in using your username and password. When the main window opens, you will see your name and presence status.
Set your presence status. Below your name is an availability menu. Click on it to set your presence status.
1. It is advisable that you set your status to "Busy" or "Do Not Disturb" when you're in a meeting or when you're sharing your screen to avoid getting disturbed.

Part 2 of 7:

Connect through IM

Select a contact to talk to. From your contacts list, find the person you want to talk to.
1. If he/she isn't in your contacts list yet, you can search for him using the search box. Double-click on the name to start a conversation. A chat window will appear.
Add more contacts. If you're meeting with more than one person or doing a presentation for a bigger audience, just add them one by one to your chat window.
1. You are now in a virtual conference setting.
Start typing. At the bottom of the chat window, there's a text box. Use that to start typing your messages. Press the "Enter" key to send your message.
1. Everyone in your conference will see everyone's messages.

Part 3 of 7:

Sharing Your Screen

Click on "Share." This option will be available in the chat window menu
Choose among the different sharing options. An invitation will be sent to everyone in your conference.
1. Each one will have to accept before he can see what you're sharing.

Part 4 of 7:

Sharing Your Desktop

Close any unnecessary programs and documents. You don't want to have anything not having to do with the conference open to your colleagues or clients.
Click on Desktop. This options means your whole desktop will be shared. Everyone in your conference will see what you're seeing and doing on your desktop.
1. Be careful when choosing this option as you may accidentally share some personal or confidential items.

Part 5 of 7:

Sharing a Program

Choose "Program." You will be asked to select which among your open programs you want to share. Usually, this will be a PowerPoint presentation or a document file.
Select the appropriate programs. You can choose more than one.
If you choose PowerPoint presentation, you have to identify the appropriate file to share with everyone from your computer. Once the file is uploaded, it will appear on the right panel of the chat window.
Navigate through the slides using the arrow icons on the lower right-hand side. There are various tools available on the lower left-hand side to aid in your presentation.

Part 6 of 7:

Sharing a Whiteboard

Choose a "New Whiteboard." A blank whiteboard will appear on the right panel. You can use this to draw whatever you need during your presentation, just like how you would use a real whiteboard.
Customize your whiteboard. There are various tools available on the lower left-hand side to aid in your presentation.

Part 7 of 7:

Stop Sharing

Stop sharing. Once you're done with your presentation or if you want to pause and stop sharing your screen, click on "Stop Sharing" found on the upper right-hand side of the chat window.
1. The right panel will be empty, and another presenter can then start sharing.
Exit the program. When the meeting's done, exit your chat window to lose your connection to the conference.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 05 March 2020

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