By Sean Liu
Key answer: The safest way to read a script while screen sharing is to keep the script visible only on your side. Share a single window instead of your whole screen when you can. If you need to share the whole screen, use a desktop teleprompter with an invisible window so the prompt is excluded from screen sharing and recording while you still see it.
Start simple. Paste your script into FlowPrompter Online for drafting, then use the desktop app when the prompt must stay hidden from the audience.
| Sharing situation | Recommended prompt setup | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Slides only | Speaker notes or window sharing | Notes can stay outside the shared slide window |
| Product demo | Invisible desktop prompt | You often need to share the whole screen |
| Recorded tutorial | Invisible desktop prompt | The script should not appear in the capture |
| Solo practice | Browser prompt | Fast setup matters more than capture privacy |
Pick the right sharing mode
If you are presenting slides, share the slide window only. Keep your script in a separate window near the camera.
If you are teaching software or demoing a full workflow, you may need to share the whole screen. That is where a normal notes window becomes risky.
Use an invisible prompt for full-screen shares
FlowPrompter's desktop invisible window is built for this exact case. You see the words. Zoom, Meet, Teams, screen recordings, and screenshots see a clean screen.
That matters when you are sharing a client demo, class, webinar, or sales deck and you do not want the script sitting on top of the shared content. The Plus plan details are on pricing.
Keep the prompt close to the lens
Place the prompt just below the camera or beside the meeting window. Do not put it on the far left monitor. That makes your eyes travel, and everyone can feel it.
Use a narrow prompt width and a larger font. You want to catch whole phrases, not scan long lines.
Match the scroll to your talking speed
Start slower than you think. Around 130 to 150 words per minute works for most business calls. Pause the prompt before questions or live discussion.
FAQ
Can people see my notes if I share my screen? They can if you use a normal window. Use window sharing or an invisible prompt for full-screen sharing.
Does this work for recordings? Yes, desktop invisible mode is designed for screen sharing, recordings, and screenshots.
Should I use speaker notes instead? Speaker notes are fine for slides. They are weaker for live demos and full-screen shares.