Use annotations in Google Meet

On Android, you can use annotations if you present your screen and select Entire screen. If you're presenting using an Android device, you can't appoint co-annotators.

Important: Annotations for iOS is launching soon.

How to use annotations in Google Meet

In a meeting:

1. On your Android device, open the Meet app .
2. Join a meeting.
3. To present your screen:
   • Tap Share screen Entire screen.
   • Tap More options Share screen Entire screen.
     • This feature will soon be available through single app sharing.
4. As the presenter, you'll get the notification 'You can annotate on the screen now. Everyone can see your annotations'.
5. To select an annotation option, tap .
   • Select one of the following:
     • Pen
     • Eraser
     • Bin
6. To close and clear all existing annotations, select Exit annotations.

Check what you need to annotate a presentation

To annotate a presentation, make sure that you:

• Use Android 11 and up
• Update to the latest version of Google Meet

Related resources

• Use zoom and pan in Google Meet presentations
• Present during a video meeting
• Background and reactions