Zoom introduces All Screens Mode

Students use Zoom in a small conference room.

Zoom is rolling out "All Screens Mode" for the fall semester. 

Portrait photo of Michael Canfield

By Michael Canfield
 IT Communication Specialist

Published August 14, 2024

Zoom recently introduced a new feature called "All Screens Mode," designed to enhance proctoring capabilities for meeting hosts.  

How it works

When enabled, All Screens Mode allows hosts to view the desktops of all attendees simultaneously, making it easier to monitor participants during online exams or other activities requiring supervision. The host can enable an option that allows participants to view all shared desktops as well.

However, it's important to note that this feature is not available in breakout rooms.

Instructions on how to use All Screens Mode are available online. 

Need more help with Zoom?

For more information about using Zoom at UB, visit buffalo.edu/ubit/zoom. To get help with Zoom, you can talk to Zoom’s virtual assistant 24 hours a day. 

For additional help with technology at UB, contact the UBIT Help Center online or call (716) 645-3542.  

UB Information Technology News keeps UB students, faculty, and staff informed about their IT services and showcases creative collaborations between UBIT and the campus community. Published by the Office of the Chief Information Officer at UB and distributed via email as The Monthly Download. Edited by Diana Tuorto, IT Communication and Engagement, dianatuo@buffalo.edu.