How to Share Windows from the Taskbar in Windows 11

How to Turn On or Off “Share Any Window” from the Taskbar Using Settings

You can easily turn the “Share Any Window” feature on or off from the Taskbar using the Settings app in Windows 11. This is the simplest method and lets you quickly control if a share button appears when you hover over apps during a meeting.

What happens? When it’s on, you’ll see a share button pop up as you hover over apps on your taskbar during a meeting.

1. Open ⚙️ the Settings app. Click the ⊞ Start menu (Windows icon at the bottom left) and select Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard.

2. Click Personalization on the left menu.

3. On the right side, click Taskbar.

4. Scroll down and click on Taskbar behaviors to open it.
5. Look for the option “Share any window from my taskbar” and check the box to turn it on. Uncheck it to turn it off.

6. Close ⚙️ the Settings app when you’re done.

How to Share a Window From the Taskbar During a Meeting

Sharing a window from the taskbar during a meeting in Windows 11 lets others see exactly what you’re working on. Once the “Share Any Window” feature is on, simply hover over an app on your taskbar during your call, and a share button will appear for easy screen sharing.

What happens? Everyone in the meeting will see the window you choose to share.

1. Open Microsoft Teams or a similar meeting app and start a meeting.
2. Hover your mouse over the apps on 🖥️ your taskbar.
3. You’ll see a new button that lets you share your window with everyone in the meeting.
4. Click Share this Window on the window you want to show.
5. When you want to stop sharing, hover over the window again and click Stop Sharing.
6. You can pick another window to share anytime using this method.

How to Turn On or Off “Share Any Window” Using the Registry Editor (Advanced)

For advanced users, you can turn the “Share Any Window” feature on or off from the Taskbar in Windows 11 by editing the Registry Editor. This method changes a hidden setting, but be very careful as incorrect changes can cause system issues.

What happens? You’ll change a hidden setting that controls whether window sharing is turned on or off.

⚠️ Warning: Editing the registry can cause problems if done incorrectly. Be sure to follow these steps carefully. Ask someone for help if you’re not sure.

1. ⚠️ Requires admin privileges – Open the Registry Editor. Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter. Or read this guide on how to open the registry in Windows 11.
2. In Registry Editor, go to this folder: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

3. If you don’t see the Advanced folder, 🖱️ right-click on Explorer, select New > Key, and name it Advanced.
4. On the right side, right-click and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
5. Name the new value TaskbarSn.
6. Double-click TaskbarSn and set the value to:

   • 1 to turn ON window sharing
   • 0 to turn OFF window sharing

7. Close the Registry Editor and 🔄 restart your computer to apply changes.

Summary

Sharing windows from the Windows 11 taskbar during meetings is a handy feature that can be managed easily. You can turn this taskbar window sharing on or off using either the simple Settings app or the more advanced Registry Editor, making screen sharing quick and convenient.

More Info

For official announcements and updates, check Microsoft’s blog: Microsoft Windows Insider Blog