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Screen Sharing

Screen sharing is Figr’s most powerful context-building feature. Show Figr your actual product in action to build comprehensive understanding that no document or screenshot can match.

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Why Screen Sharing Works

Static Context

Screenshots and docs show:
  • How interfaces look
  • Individual page states
  • Design system components
  • Documented workflows
Missing: Flow, interaction, real usage patterns

Live Context

Screen sharing reveals:
  • How users actually navigate
  • Real interaction patterns
  • Edge cases and error states
  • Performance and loading behavior
Result: Complete product understanding

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Screen Sharing Setup

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Prepare Your Demo

Before starting the session:
Environment Setup:
✅ Use staging or demo environment
✅ Prepare realistic test data
✅ Close sensitive tabs/applications
✅ Test screen sharing permissions
✅ Plan 3-4 key user flows to demonstrate
2

Start Screen Sharing

Initiate from Figr project:
Figr interface showing screen sharing initiation button and setup options
Sharing options:
  • Entire screen: Best for comprehensive demos
  • Application window: Focus on specific app
  • Browser tab: Web application demos
  • Mobile device: Via USB debugging or simulator
3

Guided Navigation

What to show Figr:
  • Core Workflows
  • Edge Cases
  • Interaction Details
Primary user journeys:
1. User login and dashboard arrival
2. Primary task completion (e.g., create project)
3. Data entry and form interactions
4. Navigation between major sections
5. Settings and account management

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What Figr Learns from Screen Sharing

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Effective Screen Sharing Techniques

1

Narrate Your Actions

Provide context as you navigate:
Good narration:
"I'm clicking on Projects because that's where users 
typically start their workflow. Notice how the sidebar 
stays collapsed on tablet sizes..."

"This error message appears because we validate email 
addresses in real-time. Users often miss this if 
they're typing quickly..."

"The dashboard loads slowly with lots of data, so we 
show these skeleton components to maintain the illusion 
of speed..."
2

Show Multiple User Types

Demonstrate different perspectives:
  • Admin Users
  • Regular Users
  • New Users
Admin-specific flows:
- User management interfaces
- System configuration options
- Bulk operations and data management
- Analytics and reporting views
3

Demonstrate Edge Cases

Show what happens when things go wrong:
Error Scenarios:
- Network connectivity issues
- Server errors and downtime
- Invalid data entry
- Permission denied states
- Timeout and session expiry

Data Variations:
- Empty states and first-time use
- Maximum data scenarios (full tables, long lists)
- International content (different languages)
- Special characters and edge case data

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Screen Sharing for Different Products

  • Web Applications
  • Mobile Applications
  • Desktop Applications
Browser-based product demos:
Screen sharing interface showing web application demo with multiple browser tabs
Focus areas:
  • Responsive behavior across screen sizes
  • Browser compatibility differences
  • Progressive web app features
  • Cross-tab synchronization

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Advanced Screen Sharing Features

Multi-Device Sessions

Show cross-platform consistency:
  • Desktop → tablet → mobile progression
  • Sync behavior across devices
  • Responsive breakpoint demonstrations
  • Platform-specific patterns

Collaborative Sessions

Team-based demonstrations:
  • Multiple team members showing different aspects
  • Real-time collaboration features
  • User testing session recordings
  • Stakeholder-guided tours

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Screen Sharing Security

Security measures:
- No session recording or storage
- Real-time processing only
- Encrypted transmission
- Automatic session termination
- No personal data capture

Team permissions:
- Who can initiate screen sharing
- Who can view shared sessions
- Session duration limits
- Approval workflows for sensitive demos

Enterprise features:
- SOC 2 Type II compliance
- GDPR data handling
- HIPAA-compatible sessions
- Custom security policies

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Troubleshooting Screen Sharing

Connection Issues

Common problems and solutions:❌ Can’t start sharing ✅ Check browser permissions ✅ Try incognito/private mode ✅ Disable VPN temporarily❌ Poor quality/lag ✅ Close unnecessary applications ✅ Use wired internet connection ✅ Reduce shared screen resolution

Browser Compatibility

Supported browsers and features:✅ Chrome: Full feature support ✅ Firefox: Standard screen sharing ✅ Safari: macOS native support ✅ Edge: Windows integrationNote: Chrome recommended for best experience

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