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Change the layout of meeting participants

These instructions are for Enterprise Meet hardware accounts only. For help with Meet on Web, Android, and iOS, go to the Google Meet Help Center.

You can change the layout of a meeting on your screen. For example, if a lot of people are sharing ideas, you might want to see as many participants as possible. The layout options you have depend on what's happening in your meeting. 

Layout options

• The Acer Chromebox CXI2 / CXV2, Acer Chromebase for meetings (CA24V), and Asus Chromebox 2 CN62 will show up to 9 participants in a 3x3 grid view. 
• The Acer Chromebase for Meetings 24V2 (CA24V2), Asus Chromebox 3 CN65, CTL Chromebox CBx1, ASUS Google Meet Compute System, CTL Google Meet Compute System, and Meet Compute System - Series One will show up to 16 participants in a 4x4 grid view.
• The Acer Chromebox CXI2 / CXV2 , Acer Chromebase for meetings (CA24V), and Asus Chromebox 2 CN62 will show up to 16 participants in a 4x4 grid view. 
• The Acer Chromebase for Meetings 24V2 (CA24V2), Asus Chromebox 3 CN65, CTL Chromebox CBx1, ASUS Google Meet Compute System, CTL Google Meet Compute System, and Meet Compute System - Series One will show up to 49 participants in a 7x7 grid view.
• Spotlight —Full-screen layout with the option to display the presentation, active speaker, or participant you pin. When you pin a participant or presentation, they’re always visible. 
• Sidebar —One main image of a participant or the presentation. The images of other meeting participants are on the side.

Change meeting layout

• In the Change layout box, tap the layout that you want to use. 
• Tap Close .

• Select Change layout .

• In the  Change layout box, tap the layout that you want to use.

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View Presentation Full Screen in Google Meet

During an online meeting the presenter may wish to show a presentation to all members. Bill Robertson has created a video describing how to do this: View Presentation Full Screen in Google Meet .

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How to make Google Meet full-screen in 2024

Experience Google Meet in full screen for a clearer view of your meetings ✅ Enjoy a distraction-free meeting environment ▶️

Google Meet’s full-screen feature is a game-changer for virtual meetings. It makes everything clearer by expanding the view of shared content and hiding participant details, so you can stay focused on what matters.

Whether you’re working on a project or attending a class, this feature helps cut down distractions and makes meetings more engaging. Keep reading to find out how to use full screen on different devices, fix any issues you might encounter, and get the most out of your online meetings.

How To Go Full Screen On Google Meet On A Computer

To make the most of your Google Meet experience on a computer, entering full screen (not to be confused with shared screen mode) can help you focus better on shared video content and discussions. This feature optimizes your view by expanding the meeting window and enhancing clarity and engagement.

If you're using Windows or Mac, you can easily zoom in on any Google Meet display by following these steps:

        1. Join a Google Meet meeting on your web browser.

        2. Go full screen by clicking the three dots next to the end call button and selecting "Full screen" (or use the shortcut F11).

        3. Exit the entire screen whenever you want by clicking the three vertical dots again and choosing "Exit full screen" (or use ESC or F11).

How To Go Full Screen On Google Meet On Your Phone

To enhance your viewing experience on Google Meet from your phone, entering the entire screen mode can provide a clearer and more focused view of your meetings. This feature allows you to maximize the content at the center of your display, making it easier to follow along with presentations, Google slides, and discussions.

For Android

        1. Open the Google Meet app on your Android device and join the meeting.             If you haven’t installed Google Meet yet, you can download the Google Meet app for Android. ‍         2. On the presentation display, tap the three dots on your screen.

        3. Tap the arrow icon in the bottom right corner to minimize your video.

        4. Your screen will switch to windowed mode, hiding your details. Click the "got it" button.

        5. To exit the display, tap the arrow icon again in the bottom right.

        1. Open the Google Meet app on your iPhone and join the meeting or class.

            If you haven’t installed Google Meet yet, you can download the Google Meet app for iPhone.

        2. On the display, tap the square icon with a white background in the bottom right corner. This will expand your screen to full size and change layout, hiding participant information.

        3. To return to the regular view, tap the white square icon again in the bottom right corner.

Google Meet’s windowed mode greatly enhances your meeting experience by reducing distractions and providing participants with a clearer view of shared content. This feature is invaluable for maintaining focus during presentations and discussions. To ensure you capture every detail of your presentation mode, especially when screen sharing is involved, Bluedot is the perfect tool.

Bluedot stands out as the premier tool for recording Google Meet meetings, particularly when screen sharing is involved. By capturing these sessions, you can easily revisit important discussions, reference shared content, and even create meeting summaries with Bluedot's Chrome extension.

Bluedot's comprehensive suite of features, including recording , transcription , call access, auto-generated emails , and meeting templates , ensures that your Google Meet meetings are not only documented but also organized and accessible to edit or change layout of your meeting notes. With its secure storage and user-friendly interface, Bluedot is the ideal solution for capturing and managing your virtual collaborations.

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What should I do if the full-screen button is not visible?

If the full-screen button is not visible, ensure that you are on the presentation or content screen where the option is available. Sometimes, refreshing the meeting page or restarting the Google Meet app can resolve visibility issues.

If the problem persists, check for any updates to the Google Meet app or browser you are using, as updates often include bug fixes and new features that may resolve such issues.

Will switching to full display affect my internet connection?

No, switching to this screen mode does not impact your internet connection or the quality of the meeting. Windowed mode is solely a display feature that changes how the content is shown on your display.

Your internet connection and meeting picture quality will remain the same regardless of whether you are in full-screen mode or not.

Why is participant information hidden when I’m in full screen?

When you switch to this screen mode in Google Meet, the interface is designed to prioritize the shared content by expanding it to fill the Meet window. This feature hides participant information and other meeting controls to provide a distraction-free view of the presentation or shared content.

The goal is to enhance your focus on presenting the material being discussed or presented without interference from other elements of the meeting interface.

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