Google Meet annotations let a presenter mark shared content during the discussion. Availability depends on a supported Workspace edition and browser, and Google currently documents Chrome version 124 or later. Check the feature in the intended setup before promising a live markup activity to participants.
Prepare a supported presentation
Join the meeting on a computer and start a presentation with Present now. For the clearest match to Google’s annotation checklist, present a tab or supported window and pin your presentation. The checklist also requires that you are the current presenter and have a compatible browser. A participant watching somebody else’s share does not automatically become an annotator.
Open the annotation tools
Look for the notification explaining that you can annotate and everyone can see the annotations. At the presentation’s bottom right, click Annotate. Choose an appropriate tool, such as pen, text box, sticky note, shape, or disappearing ink. Google says disappearing ink is on by default. Begin with a harmless mark in an agreed area so the audience can confirm it appears.
Keep the markup understandable
Explain what each mark means and avoid covering information the group must read. Use Stop annotating when you need to return to ordinary presenting, and use Erase or Clear all for existing marks. If the control is absent, compare the edition, browser version, presenter role, and pinning state rather than assuming there is an administrator switch; Google says annotations have no admin control. Preserve the original source document separately from meeting markup. If participants need lasting revisions, agree on an appropriate editing or note-taking process instead of assuming a visible annotation updates the original file.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 4, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.