Sharing Content

Using Lync to collaborate is a favorite feature of end users because of how simple it is to quickly share a desktop or an application. While in an active conversation, move the mouse over the presenter icon, which looks like a monitor, as shown in Figure 25.4. From here a user can share the following types of content:

• All Monitors—Shares all the screens currently connected. Depending on the resolution of each user, the other end might need to zoom and pan to be able to read the content.

• Specific Monitor—Shares only a specific screen if multiple monitors are attached. As the user hovers over the monitor options, a yellow border is displayed on the monitor about to be shared. This way a user knows exactly what content will be shown to the other user.

• Program—Shares only a specific application. This is usually the best experience for users because it is more efficient and uses less bandwidth. It can also be useful for keeping private information hidden from the opposite party.

• PowerPoint—Escalates the conversation to a Lync meeting and begins sharing a PowerPoint deck. The user is prompted to select a PowerPoint file to present.

Figure 25.4. Lync content sharing.

• Whiteboard—Escalates the conversation to a Lync meeting and begins sharing a new whiteboard.

• Poll—Escalates the conversation to a Lync meeting and presents a poll for the other person to select. The poll can be given a name, a question, and up to seven possible choices.