Why is my PowerPoint not advancing for my students when I screen share in Zoom?

This problem occurs when a professor selects the PowerPoint application from the Share options. Instead, professors either need to choose the "Screen/Desktop" option from the top left or choose the PowerPoint in presentation mode. If professors select the PowerPoint in the edit/non-presentation mode, students will not see the presentation mode at all.
 

Option 1: Share Your Desktop

If you share your desktop, your students will see everything that you are seeing on your screen. This is the safest option to ensure students are seeing what you want them to see; however, students may see email notifications, desktop shortcuts, or other personal files that you access when sharing your screen.

1. In the Zoom meeting, select Share Screen.
2. Select the icon labeled Screen or Desktop located to the left of the Whiteboard icon. (Note that if you have multiple monitors, you will need to select Screen 1 or Screen 2.)
3. (Optional) If you are sharing video or audio, select the Share computer sound box.
4. Select Share. Your students are now viewing your screen.
5. Locate to your PowerPoint presentation and put it in presentation mode. Navigate through the presentation slides as usual.
6. To stop sharing your screen, click the red Stop Share button.

 

Option 2: Share the PowerPoint in Presentation Mode

1. With your PowerPoint presentation open, select Share Screen in the Zoom meeting.
2. Select the PowerPoint presentation from the list of open applications.
3. Select Share. Your students are now viewing your PowerPoint in edit mode.
4. Put the PowerPoint presentation in presentation mode. (Note that your students are still seeing the presentation in edit mode.)
5. Hover over the green box with the text "You are screen sharing" to view the meeting controls.
6. Select New Share.
7. You will now see two PowerPoint icons in the Share window. Select the PowerPoint in presentation mode. 
8. (Optional) If you are sharing video or audio, select the Share computer sound box.
9. Select Share.
10. Navigate through the presentation slides as usual.
11. To stop sharing your screen, click the red Stop Share button.