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This article is for people who use a screen reader program such as Windows Narrator, JAWS, or NVDA with Windows tools or features and Microsoft 365 products. This article is part of the Accessibility help & learning content set where you can find more accessibility information on our apps. For general help, visit Microsoft Support.

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Managing your call experience has never been easier with communication apps like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Facebook Messenger, and Discord. During a call, key features such as window sharing and microphone control are conveniently accessible on the Windows taskbar. You can quickly share files, app windows, or adjust your microphone settings, all without leaving the conversation. This allows you to stay focused and maintain a smooth, efficient meeting while effortlessly managing important settings in real time.  

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Share a window from the Taskbar  

Now you can easily share your screen or a specific window directly from the taskbar during a call. This feature allows you to quickly present content without interrupting the flow of the conversation, keeping everyone on the same page.   

To share documents or app windows from the taskbar, follow these steps:  

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  1. Once you’ve started or joined a meeting, press the Windows logo key+T to move your focus to the taskbar pane.

  2. Use the Left or Right arrow keys to navigate through the already opened apps.

  3. Once the screen reader announces the name of the app that you want to share, press the Uparrow key to move the focus to the selected app.

  4. Use the Tab key to select the Share this window button, then press Enter.

  5. Once you hear the "Share button," press Enter again to begin sharing your window.

To stop sharing your window, follow these steps:  

  1. Press the Windows logo  key+T to move your focus to the taskbar pane.

  2. Use the Left or Right arrow key to select the app that you’re sharing.

  3. Once you've selected the app, use the Uparrow key to move the focus to it, then use the Tab key to select the “Stop sharing” button. Finally, press Enter to stop sharing your window.

Mute your mic from the Taskbar  

The taskbar provides a centralized and convenient way to control your microphone during calls, allowing you to mute or unmute quickly without navigating app-specific interfaces. This is especially useful when multitasking, as you can manage the microphone without switching back to the call app.  

To mute or unmute your microphone from the taskbar during a Teams call, follow these steps:  

  1. Once you’ve started or joined a meeting, press the Windows logo  key+T to move your focus to the taskbar pane.

  2. Press the Tab key to select the Show hidden icons button, then press the Right arrow key until you hear "Microphone" followed by its status. Press Enter to mute or unmute your call.

Technical support for customers with disabilities 

Microsoft wants to provide the best possible experience for all our customers. If you have a disability or questions related to accessibility, please contact the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk for technical assistance. The Disability Answer Desk support team is trained in using many popular assistive technologies and can offer assistance in English, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. Please go to the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk site to find out the contact details for your region.

If you are a government, commercial, or enterprise user, please contact the enterprise Disability Answer Desk.

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