Say it like this
- Let me screen share so you can see the issue.
- Can you screen share your code editor?
- The screen share froze; can you restart it?
Use it at work
In a call
- Can you screen share so I can see the error?
- Let me share my screen.
Problems
- Your screen share is frozen.
- Can you make the text bigger on your screen share?
Being careful
- Close Slack before you screen share.
- Stop sharing when you're done.
Don't say this
Screen share is used as one compound term; saying share the screen is less natural in tech contexts.
Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. Your teammate is confused about a bug. What do you say?
2. During the code review, the developer asked everyone to _______ their cameras on before they _______ the pull request.
3. Which sentence uses screen share correctly?
4. Rewrite this using screen share: Please show me what is happening on your computer right now so we can figure out what the problem is together.
Say it out loud
Phrase 1 of 3
"Let me screen share so you can see the issue."
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More about screen share
Real examples(3)
- in a code review
"I will screen share the pull request so everyone can follow along with the changes."
- in a technical interview
"The candidate began to screen share their IDE and started solving the algorithm problem."
- in a customer support call
"The support engineer asked the client to screen share their dashboard to diagnose the issue."
More mistakes(2)
Handle with care. Do not use as a replacement for presenting or showing; screen share is specifically about displaying your entire screen or a window to others in real time.
- ✕Can you screen share the document?✓Can you screen share so I can see the document?
Screen share means displaying your entire screen, not sharing a specific document. If sharing just a document, use share or send.
- ✕The screen share was very technical and hard to follow.✓The presentation on screen share was very technical and hard to follow.
Screen share refers to the action or tool, not the content. If referring to what was shown, say the presentation or the demo.
Other forms(3)
- screen share noun
"The screen share helped us identify the bug quickly."
- screen share or to screen share verb
"Can you screen share your terminal during the call?"
- share your screen verb
"Please share your screen so we can see the error message."
Often used with(5)
- start a screen share · Begin sharing your screen in a meeting
- end a screen share · Stop displaying your screen to others
- screen share the code · Display code on your screen to colleagues
- screen share with someone · Share your screen specifically with particular people
- screen share froze or crashed · The display stopped working during sharing
Similar words(3)
- share your screen · More explicitly describes the action; grammatically different but same meaning
- present · More formal; used when showing slides or demos to a larger audience
- show · More casual and general; less specific than screen share
Opposites(3)
- turn off sharing
- stop sharing
- private screen
Questions(5)
- What does screen share mean in software engineering?
- Screen share is a feature in video conferencing tools that lets you display your monitor or a specific application window to other participants in real time. In tech, it is essential for collaboration, debugging, code reviews, and technical support. Everyone in the call can see exactly what is on your screen simultaneously.
- How do you use screen share in a sentence at work?
- You can use it as a noun: The screen share was helpful for identifying the issue. Or as a verb: Can you screen share the deployment logs? Common phrases include start a screen share, end a screen share, and screen share with the team.
- Is screen share formal or informal?
- Screen share is neutral. It is used equally in formal meetings, interviews, and casual team syncs. While it is the standard tech industry term, you can also use the more formal share your screen or the more casual show me your screen depending on context.
- Can you screen share on all video conferencing platforms?
- Yes, screen sharing is a standard feature on all major platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Discord. The button or option is usually clearly labeled during a call.
- What is the difference between screen share and presenting?
- Screen share shows your entire screen or specific window in real time and is interactive. Presenting typically refers to showing slides in a formal presentation mode and is often less interactive. Screen share is more common in technical work.
