VIDEO: How to share your screen on a WhatsApp call on Mac
A quick look at how to use WhatsApp’s new screen-sharing feature on Mac.
Ever found yourself trying to explain a tricky process on your Mac, showing someone a clever meme, or walking a friend through a step-by-step guide on WhatsApp, only to get stuck in confusing explanations? It’s frustrating when words just don’t cut it, and screenshots aren’t enough.
The good news is that WhatsApp on Mac now lets you share your screen during calls, so your friends or colleagues can see exactly what you see in real time. No more awkward pauses, repeated instructions, or back-and-forth messages, everything happens right in the call. Here’s how to share your screen on WhatsApp for Mac in a few simple steps.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu
5 steps to share your screen on a WhatsApp call on Mac
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Mac
Step 2: Click on the chat of the person or group you want to call, then click the video call icon to start the call.
Step 3: Once the call connects, hover over the call window. You’ll see a screen share icon (it looks like a rectangle with an arrow).
Step 4: Click the icon, then select either:
- Your Entire Screen – shares everything on your Mac.
- A Window – shares only a specific app window.
Then click Share to begin. The other person can now see your screen in real time.
Step 5: When you’re done, click the screen share icon again and select Stop Sharing to return to a regular video call.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu
Conclusion
Screen sharing on WhatsApp for Mac removes all the back-and-forth guesswork and makes helping, teaching, or collaborating much smoother. Whether you’re troubleshooting with a friend or presenting something quickly to a colleague, it’s a feature that saves time and keeps communication clear. Now that you know the steps, you can switch from explaining to showing, instantly.
