Is it possible to mirror only one display/space/desktop?

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Is it possible to mirror only one display/space/desktop?

I've searched everywhere for an answer, but I just need to know if I'm "googling" the wrong combination of phrases (or if what I'm asking isn't possible).

My set-up is simple. Macbook pro connected to a projector via VGA. I've created another desktop (i.e. added a "space"), dubbed "Desktop 2. Is there a way that I can have my Desktop 2 constantly being mirrored and routed to the projector, while I still work within Desktop 1?

For clarification, here's the scenario: I'm a teacher, and I want the student's "warm-up" to be showing on the projector screen from my computer's Desktop 2. While that's happening, I want to be able to be working on things like taking attendance on Desktop 1 without the students seeing (they'd still see Desktop 2's warm-up).

Thanks in advance for the good or bad news.

MBP 2.66 gHz i7, 17", Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Sep 3, 2014 5:01 AM

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Answer 1

JYothers

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Dec 4, 2014 10:32 AM in response to georgetittlesworth

Found IT!!!

http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20120306053841531

This post on mac world states that if you hold down the OPTION key, and drag the Airplay display OVER another display it will mirror only those "stacked" displays.

I have been looking for this forever!

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Answer 2

Sep 3, 2014 8:34 AM in response to BobHarris

Thank you Mr. Bob Harris. That would definitely work, but I failed to mention that I'd like to be able to avoid having to turn my head to look back/to the side towards the projector screen while using my computer (cursor, keyboard, etc.). In other words, I'd like to mirror that second display so that what I'm seeing on "Desktop 2" is the same thing that's happening on the projector screen. I know it sounds silly, but I'm a teacher who doesn't like to divert my attention away from the students in front of me (you'd be amazed at what can happen in 3-5 seconds....).

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Answer 3

BobHarris

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Sep 3, 2014 6:32 AM in response to georgetittlesworth

So do not use mirroring. Setup the projector as a 2nd monitor, and just drag the things you want to the 2nd monitor, while you keep working in the Macbook Pro's display?

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Answer 4

Eric Root

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Aug 4, 2016 9:40 AM in response to cksachdev

You might want to consider starting a new discussion. Since this one is a couple of years old, less people are likely to look at it. A new post would be much more visible. You can link to this one.

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Answer 5

Aug 3, 2016 4:39 AM in response to georgetittlesworth

Were you able to find a solution to this. I have the same issue.

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Answer 6

omf612

Level 1

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Nov 24, 2017 3:03 PM in response to georgetittlesworth

I actually I was on this page tryinfg to figur out how to do the same thing and found out how to do it. First you go to display and do not turn on mirror displays and and it has an arangment my is side by side so second you have to drag the windows that you want on your tv, projector ect like my to the side of my screen and it should show up on you tv, projector ect.

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