windows + shift + F is not working in powerpoint screen recording

Question

PowerPoint Screen Recording – area selection shortcut issue The Windows plus Shift plus F shortcut, which used to allow area selection for PowerPoint screen recording, is no longer working and now launches Edge. Could you confirm the current official keyboard shortcut for selecting the recording area in PowerPoint, or suggest the appropriate workaround (e.g., using the on-screen Select Area)?

Answer 1

Hi M, Thameem Ansari (.)

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum 

Thank you for bringing this up. However, at the moment, there’s no official confirmation from Microsoft that the Windows + Shift + F shortcut has been removed or changed. This key combination is documented for selecting the screen area, but it may behave differently if intercepted by Windows or other apps. 

In the meantime, I recommend way to select a custom area is:

Insert > Screen Recording > Select Area 

This will display a crosshair so you can drag and define the region before starting the recording. 

Reference: Record your screen in PowerPoint

If you encounter any issue or have other question, please feel free to reach out. I am happy to assist 

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