How to Do Screen Recording on a Chromebook

This guide will walk you through the process of recording your screen on a Chromebook using the built-in screen recording feature. No additional software is required.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Quick Settings

1. Locate the Time: In the bottom-right corner of your screen, find the time.
2. Click the Time: Click on the time to open the Quick Settings panel.

Step 2: Access the Screen Capture Tool

1. Open Screen Capture: In the Quick Settings panel, look for and click the Screen Capture button. If it's not directly visible, you might need to click the gear icon to access more settings.
2. Choose the Mode: Once the Screen Capture toolbar appears, choose the video camera icon to switch from screenshot mode to screen recording mode.

Step 3: Select the Recording Area

1. Full Screen: Click the full-screen icon to record your entire screen.
2. Partial Screen: Click the crop icon, then drag to select the area you want to record.
3. Window: Click the window icon, then click on the window you want to record.

Step 4: Start Recording

1. Click Record: Once you’ve selected your recording area, click the Record button. A countdown (usually 3 seconds) will begin before recording starts.

Step 5: Stop Recording

1. Stop Recording: To stop recording, click the red stop button located in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar, or press Ctrl + Shift + Overview key (which looks like a rectangle with two vertical lines next to it).

Step 6: Access Your Recording

1. Find the Recording: Your screen recording will be saved to the Downloads folder by default. You can access it via the Files app on your Chromebook.
2. Play the Recording: Double-click the file to play your recording and ensure it captured everything you needed.

Additional Tips

• Microphone: If you need to record audio from your microphone, make sure it is enabled in the Screen Capture toolbar.
• Settings: You can adjust more settings by clicking the gear icon in the Screen Capture toolbar before you start recording.

By following these steps, you will be able to easily record your screen on a Chromebook for tutorials, presentations, or any other purpose you might have.