Google Meet Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet for some common actions and features in Google Meet:

Basic Actions

  • Join a Meeting:
    • Click on the meeting link or enter the meeting code to join.
  • Start a Meeting:
    • Schedule a meeting in Google Calendar or start an instant meeting.
  • Mute/Unmute Microphone:
    • Click the microphone icon to mute or unmute yourself.
  • Turn On/Off Camera:
    • Click the camera icon to turn your camera on or off.
  • Share Screen:
    • Click the “Present Now” button to share your screen.

Meeting Controls

  • Meeting Details:
    • Click the meeting title for details and to copy the joining info.
  • Participants:
    • View and manage participants by clicking the “Participants” icon.
  • Chat:
    • Open the chat window to send messages to participants.
  • Settings:
    • Adjust audio/video settings and other meeting options.

Presentation Mode

  • Gallery View/Speaker View:
    • Switch between Gallery View (grid of participants) and Speaker View.
  • Pin/Unpin Participants:
    • Pin a participant to keep their video in focus.
  • Adjust Layout:
    • Change the layout to focus on the active speaker or content.

Security and Privacy

  • Lock Meeting:
    • Prevent others from joining by clicking “Lock Meeting.”
  • Remove Participant:
    • Click on a participant’s name and select “Remove.”
  • End Meeting for All:
    • Click “End meeting for all” to conclude the meeting.

Recording

  • Record Meeting:
    • Start recording by clicking the “Record” button.
  • Stop Recording:
    • End the recording by clicking the “Stop recording” button.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Mute/Unmute:
    • Press Ctrl (Cmd) + D to mute or unmute.
  • Start/Stop Video:
    • Press Ctrl (Cmd) + E to start or stop your video.
  • Share Screen:
    • Press Ctrl (Cmd) + Alt + P to start screen sharing.

Mobile App

  • Join from Mobile:
    • Use the Google Meet mobile app to join meetings.
  • Mute/Unmute on Mobile:
    • Tap the microphone icon to mute or unmute.

Google Calendar Integration

  • Schedule Meetings:
    • Use Google Calendar to schedule and invite participants.
  • Join from Calendar:
    • Click the meeting link in the calendar event to join.

Troubleshooting

  • Check Connection:
    • Ensure a stable internet connection for better performance.
  • Update Browser/App:
    • Keep your browser or app updated for the latest features.
  • Use Headphones:
    • Improve audio quality by using headphones.

Breakout Rooms (if available)

  • Create Breakout Rooms:
    • Organize participants into smaller groups for discussions.
  • Join Breakout Room:
    • Participants can join assigned breakout rooms.
  • Return to Main Session:
    • Easily return to the main session from breakout rooms.

This cheat sheet covers a range of actions and features in Google Meet. Keep in mind that Google Meet is regularly updated, so it’s beneficial to explore settings and options for the most current experience.