On occasion when a Mac user shares their screen, viewers are only able to see a gray screen or only the desktop. This issue occurs when the Screen Recording privilege is not provided to the specific software/programme. This issue can be seen when using the following programmes:
Teamviewer
Webex
To resolve the issue and allow users to view your shared screen follow the steps below:
Click the Apple icon located at the upper-left of the screen and menu that is displayed click System
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Settings.
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This will display the System Preferences window. From here, select Privacy & Security
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Locate the Screen Recording option from the list provided on the
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right. Select it and you should see
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WebeX listed on the right.
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When enabled you will see the message below. Make sure that you click Later.
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If you cannot locate Webex in your list, click on the plus sign.
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In case you enable Webex from the list below, you must quit WebEx and re-open it to be able to share your screen. |
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Locate the application WebEx and select it to Open.
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Close the settings and resume your session.
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RECOMMENDED: To avoid ant any other potential issues while using Webex on a Mac, it is recommended that you repeat the above process and enable Cisco WebEx Training Center under Microphone and Accessibility. |
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