Desktop

By familiarizing yourself with these key points, you can use Google Meet more effectively on your desktop browser and have a smoother meeting experience. 

It's also a good idea to test your computer's audio and video settings before the meeting to make sure they are working properly.

Here are some key points to familiarize oneself with the Google Meet interface on a desktop browser:

Camera and microphone controls

The camera and microphone controls are usually located in the bottom left corner of the screen. 

Make sure you know how to turn them on or off, mute or unmute yourself, and adjust the audio and video settings as needed.

Meeting controls

The meeting controls are located at the bottom center of the screen. 

These allow you to share your screen, enable captions, access the chat function, and more. Familiarize yourself with these controls so you can use them efficiently during the meeting.

Participants panel

The participants panel is located on the right side of the screen. 

This shows a list of all the attendees in the meeting, and allows you to see who is speaking, mute or remove participants, and more.

Settings

The settings menu is located in the top right corner of the screen. 

This allows you to adjust your video and audio settings, change your background, and more.

Keyboard shortcuts

Google Meet has a number of keyboard shortcuts that can help you navigate the interface more quickly and efficiently. For example, you can press

"Ctrl+D" to mute or unmute your microphone, "Command+D" on a Mac

"Ctrl+E" to turn your camera on or off, "Command+E" on a Mac

"Ctrl+Alt+Shift" to view a list of available keyboard shortcuts, "Command+Option+Shift" on a Mac

Multiple windows and tabs 

When using Google Meet on a desktop browser, you can open multiple windows or tabs to multitask and access other tools or applications while in the meeting. Familiarize yourself with how to switch between windows or tabs, take notes, or access other tools while in the meeting.