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# Entire window

### What does the "Window" record exactly mean?

Using the "**Window**" record option in the extension enables you to record all the activities on your screen. It's perfect for recording issues in action with everything included for maximum context.&#x20;

For recording, you can select:

* Chrome Tab
* Window
* Entire Screen

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**Note:** You can toggle "**system audio**" capturing on or off using the switch located in the bottom right of the popup window before starting to record.
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### How to Screen Record the Entire Window using BetterBugs.io

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/qEgcSpsy0zQgAmeHHOSE" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>BetterBugs.io Screen Recording Mode: Window</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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#### Get started

Open the extension and click the "**Record Screen**" button.
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#### Select the Record Screen Mode

Click the dropdown for "**Record Screen**" option, click "**Window**"
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#### **Select What to Record and Start**

From the pop-up window, select what needs to be recorded. You can select a&#x20;

* Chrome Tab
* Window
* Entire Screen.&#x20;

For instance, click the "**Entire Screen**" option, enable "**system audio**" recording, and hit "**Share**". This starts the recording. You can keep recording for up to 15 minutes.&#x20;

Also, you can include a **video message** in the recording using **your mic and webcam**. For this, enable them from the extension itself (before the recording starts) or from the control toolbar that shows after you've started the recording session.
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#### End Recording

Hit the "**End recording**" button from the control toolbar to stop recording.&#x20;
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With the control toolbar that shows after you start recording, you can:

1. **Drag and drop** the toolbar anywhere on your screen.
2. **Finish recording.**
3. **Pause/resume** recording.
4. See the **timer** running.
5. **Annotate** your video with drawing tools.
6. **Blur elements** with the "**toggle blur tool**" option to hide sensitive information.
7. **Add video messages** with the recording (with mic and webcam enabled).

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You can use the "**Download Video**" button to instantly download it on your device.
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Once you're good with filling in the details, you can upload the report to your BetterBugs.io account using the "**Create Session**" button at the top right. Use the report link to instantly share it with others.&#x20;

With every bug report, BetterBugs.io auto-attaches [technical details](/product-features/developer-tools.md), such as:&#x20;

* System info
* Console logs
* Network requests
* Backend (event logs from Sentry)
* Steps (Page navigation steps)
* Metadata (Custom)
* Application Local State

You can also send the complete bug report to your integrated [project management tools and issue trackers](/product-features/integrations.md).&#x20;
