Record your computer screen with PowerPoint

This method is simple to use and does not require additional software installation

In Office 365, PowerPoint has a screen recording feature that lets you record your computer screen and related audio and then embed it in a PowerPoint slide or save it as a separate file.

Step 1: Open or create a new PPT file then recored your screen

  1. On the Insert tab of the ribbon, select Screen Recording.
  2. On the Control Dock, select Select Area and you’ll see the crosshairs. box the area that needs to be recorded
  3. Select “Record”. Use “Pause” as needed and “Stop” when finished.

Note: The control bar is hidden by default and can be brought up by placing the mouse in the center of the top of the screen.

Step 2: Save the video as a separate video file

After recording, the video will be inserted into the PPT, you can right-click on it, select “Save Media As”, select a folder, and then in the “File name” box, type a name, select “Save”.