Feature Comparison Chart by Browser Type
If you join the webinar from a browser, the features that are available to you will depend on your browser type and operating system.
Feature comparison chart
| Session Features | Google Chrome | Mozilla Firefox | |
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| Host/Join | Join a session (attendee) |  |
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| Host a session (organizer) |  |
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| Be promoted to co-organizer | |
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| Audio | Connect via mic and speakers (VoIP) |  |
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| Connect via telephone (PSTN) | |
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| Be muted upon joining | |
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| Screen and content sharing | View the Presenter's screen | |
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| Share your screen | |
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| Share an application | |
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| Share a video | |
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| Share content from a virtual whiteboard | |
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| Share content from the cloud | |
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| Webcams | Share your own webcam | |
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| View shared webcams | |
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| Hide webcams | |
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| Features & Tools | Chat with others | |
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| View all attendees | |
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| Take keyboard and mouse control | |
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| Use drawing tools | |
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| Raise your hand | |
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| Download handouts | |
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| Take polls | |
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Key
Instant Join system requirements
| Operating system | Windows Vista or newer Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer Linux or Ubuntu Google Chrome OS |
| Web Browser | All webinar types: Google Chrome (most recent 2 versions) Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions; Linux only) Microsoft Edge Chromium Webcast and Recorded webinars: Apple Safari (most recent 2 versions) Microsoft Edge (most recent 2 versions) |
| Internet connection | 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) for Chromebooks |
| Software | None |
| Hardware | Microphone and speakers (headset recommended**) Note: You will only need this if unmuted by the organizer |
** Most devices have built-in speakers, but you will get much better audio quality while using VoIP if you use a headset. You can also use your phone to dial in to the audio connection.
