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How do I record a screen capture in Canvas Studio on a Chromebook?

You can record a screen capture video in Canvas Studio on your Chromebook. Screen captures can be created from any page in your Canvas Studio account. You can use the screen capture tool to record media for any length of time, depending on your computer's memory.

Note: For more information about how screen readers work with screen capture video, please visit Accessibility within Studio.

Open Screen Capture Tool

Open Screen Capture Tool

To record a screen capture, click the Record icon [1] and click the Screen Capture option [2].

Choose Screen to Capture

Choose Screen to Capture

A window may display and request access to your microphone and camera. Click the Allow button [1]. Select which screen or application you want to record in your screen capture by clicking a tab [2] and then clicking the thumbnail of your chosen screen [3]. Click the Share button [4].

Record Screen Capture

Record Screen Capture

You can preview your chosen screen before you start recording [1]. You can also enable or disable your webcam [2], select your microphone [3], and allow or disable your system audio during your screen capture [4]. To begin your screen capture, click the Start Recording button [5].

Finish Screen Capture

Finish Screen Capture

The in-progress indicator in your Studio window will display the amount of time your screen capture has been recording [1]. To end and discard your screen capture, click the Cancel button [2]. To finish your recording, click the Finish Recording button [3].

Save Screen Capture

Save Screen Capture

You can preview your screen capture by pressing the Play button [1]. To add a name for the recording, type a name in the Title field [2]. To redo the recording, click the Start Over button [3]. To save your screen capture as it is, click the Save Media button [4].

View Screen Capture

View Screen Capture

View your screen capture video in the My Library page. Once the screen capture is processed, you can manage all controls and settings.