Window key + G for recordings in Windows 11 - Xbox social in gaming

One of the new cool features in Windows 11 is the Xbox game bar. These new options are useful during games to make recordings. But it also gives a practical solution for users who did not want to install extra software for screen recording and taking screenshots.

Press your Windows key + G to launch the Xbox Game Bar. There you will find a Widget menu, Audio (for both audio output and input with microphones and speakers), Capture (screen recording and video), Performance, Resources and Xbox Social.

Press your Windows key + G to launch the Xbox Game Bar

In this Widget menu you can find:

Taking a screenshot with the Window key + ALT + PRTSCRN

Record last 30 seconds: Window key + ALT + G

Start video recording Windows key + ALT + R

Switch microphone on or off Window key + ALT + M

In PowerPoint take a screen shot

Within PowerPoint it is also possible to do video and audio recording -> Select Insert -> Media - > Screenrecording.

Also read

How to make a recording of your screen in Office 365? -> PowerPoint
How to make a printscreen, screenshot or recording in Windows 10 or 11

Jasper

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