Skype Screensharing: Sharing WSLg Windows (Emacs Running)
In this article, we will discuss how to share a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSLg) window, specifically an Emacs window, during a Skype screensharing session. We will cover the key concepts and provide detailed, step-by-step instructions to help you accomplish this task.
Prerequisites
- A Skype account and the Skype application installed on your Windows machine.
- The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSLg) enabled on your Windows machine.
- The Emacs text editor installed and running in a WSLg window.
Sharing a WSLg Window in Skype
To share a WSLg window during a Skype screensharing session, follow these steps:
- Start a Skype conversation with the person you want to share your screen with.
- Click on the "Share screen" button in the conversation window.
- In the "Share screen" window, you will see several options for sharing your screen. To share a WSLg window, you need to select the "Entire screen" option.
```bash # Switch to the WSLg window you want to share # For example, if you have an Emacs window open, use the following command to switch to it: emacs myfile.txt ```- Once you have switched to the WSLg window you want to share, click on the "Share" button in the "Share screen" window.
Your WSLg window will now be shared in the Skype conversation. The other participants in the conversation will be able to see your WSLg window and any actions you take in it.
Stop Sharing a WSLg Window
To stop sharing a WSLg window in Skype, follow these steps:
- In the Skype conversation window, click on the "Stop sharing" button.
- The WSLg window will no longer be shared in the Skype conversation.
In this article, we have discussed how to share a WSLg window, specifically an Emacs window, during a Skype screensharing session. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to easily share your WSLg window with others in a Skype conversation.