How to Screenshare (Screencast) on Google+ Hangouts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up the Hangout you'd like to run the screencast in.

   If you are the only person in the room at the time, you'll see a black screen; hover over the black screen instead. , It has an arrow shooting out of it from the left hand toolbar to the page. , Any actions you perform with your mouse and keyboard will be able to be viewed by the other members who have visited the Hangout.
   
   Any window that is open is able to be shared, including your computer's desktop, or the items that are being shown in Fullscreen mode. , Give it a few seconds to load the item. , This will make the screen become viewable by all who have entered into the Hangout, not just yourself. ,, Click the "Stop" button from the top bar from the green toolbar.
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   Step 2: Hover over the picture in the center of the screen.

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   Step 3: Look and click on the green computer icon.

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   Step 4: Find and click the screen you'd like to share with the group.

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   Step 5: Click the "Start screenshare" or "Share" (dependent on browser) button to load your screenshare stream.

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   Step 6: Click the "Present to everyone" button

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   Step 7: when you are at the window.

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   Step 8: Head to the window you'd like to perform the action(s) to and perform them.

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   Step 9: Go back to the Hangout window when you are done screensharing.

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