To start recording your screen activity in Windows using the built-in tools, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + Alt + R.
Windows offers convenient built-in tools, often part of the Xbox Game Bar features, for recording your screen without needing third-party software. The primary method for starting a new screen recording directly uses a simple key combination.
Based on the provided reference, here are the key combinations related to screen activity capture:
- Windows key + Alt + R: Start or stop recording.
- Windows key + Alt + G: Record the last 30 seconds of screen activity.
- Windows key + Alt + B: Turn HDR on or off.
- Windows key + Alt + PrtScn: Take a static screenshot of your screen activity.
Getting Started with a New Recording
To begin recording live screen activity from the moment you press the keys forward, the specific shortcut is:
- Press the Windows key + Alt + R simultaneously.
Once pressed, a small recording bar may appear on your screen (depending on your settings), indicating that recording has started. This bar typically shows the elapsed recording time and provides options to stop the recording or toggle the microphone.
Recording Recent Activity
If you missed recording something that just happened, Windows also provides a shortcut to capture a short buffer of recent activity:
- Press the Windows key + Alt + G simultaneously.
This command records the last 30 seconds of screen activity, assuming background recording is enabled in your settings.
In summary, the quickest way to initiate a new screen recording session is by pressing Windows key + Alt + R.
