Simple Ways to Record Laptop, Windows 11 Screen

1. How to Record Laptop, Windows 11 Screen without Software Installation

1. How to Record Laptop, Windows 11 Screen with PowerPoint

Step 1: Open the PowerPoint application.

Step 2: Select Insert => Click on Screen Recording.

Step 3: Select Select Area => Highlight the area you want to record => Press Record

Step 4: Press the Windows + Shift + Q key combination or click on Stop (the second option from left to right) to end the recording process.

2. How to Record Laptop, Windows 11 Screen with Xbox Game Bar

Xbox Game Bar software comes pre-installed on Windows 11. Recording laptop or Windows 11 screen with Game Bar is straightforward. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Firstly, open the Xbox Game Bar application by pressing Windows + G, then click on the Camera icon.

Step 2: To record your laptop or Windows 11 PC screen with sound/mute sound, click on the Microphone icon.

Step 3: Use the Windows + Alt + R key combination or click on the third option from left on the toolbar to start recording.

Step 4: In the Xbox Game Bar settings, toggle the switch next to Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on Controller.

2. How to screen record on Windows 11 laptops and computers using third-party software

Besides the built-in methods, you can also screen record on Windows 11 using third-party software.

Here are some popular screen recording software options:

OBS Studio: Download here

ActivePresenter: Download here