There are a number of different sharing options in Microsoft Teams with pros and cons for each.

The intention of this article is to help explain the differences so that you can make an informed decision on which method is best for you and your needs.


Type Pros Cons
Screen
  • Easy to manage.
  • Everything on your screen is shared.
  • Can go between different apps such as Powerpoint and youtube videos in Chrome
  • Notifications such as from Outlook are shown which could be distracting or leak sensitive information.
Window
  • Avoids sharing notification popups.
  • Can present one window while keeping rest of your screen to yourself
  • Sharing option needs to be changed if going from one window/app to another
PowerPoint
  • Attendees can see PowerPoint as intended without unnecessary toolbars and clutter
  • Can view slides in sync with presenter, or
  • Can navigate through slides at their own pace.
  • If presenter clicks links to youtube from within slide then this won't be shared with attendees.