


You can get the add-in from the Microsoft Office Website at. So how does it work? Well, the first thing you need to do is get the add-in. In PowerPoint, the plug-in was part of a new PowerPoint Template for creating interactive presentations, which was interesting, but what I found more interesting, was that that this plug-in provided a way to create high quality screen captures optimized in mp4 format (great for sharing on YouTube). So, when I was asked recently what software I use to create these quick tutorials - I wanted to share.Ībout a year ago, I stumbled onto a new add-in that was being developed for called the Office Mix Add-in. And for software, I find that a video tutorial provides a level of clarity that is difficult to get with just text.

One of the hazards of writing software or doing research, is that people ask questions – and often, a video may be the best way to provide an answer. And if you are like me, this has meant trying or purchasing a wide range of products throughout the years to find something that works.īut I do create a lot of videos. Unless you are a gamer (and use an XBox), Windows doesn’t provide built-in software to facilitate screen recording, which means individuals are often left to look for their own solutions or software. However, for Windows users, this process has always been a bit more difficult. MacOS includes a program called QuickTime, which includes an option to record your screen (with or without sound). Easy screen recording in Windows using the Microsoft Office Mix Add-inĪs instructors, help desk operators, support staff, and researchers – we often find ourselves in a position where the easiest way to describe a process or problem would be in real-time, with video.
