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.restoro-download-arrow {
z-index: 1000;
position: fixed;
display: none;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
text-align: center;
font-size: 11px;
bottom: 10px;
left: 50px;
width: 122px;
height: 151px;
background: url(https://windowsreport.com/wp-content/themes/reflectormedia-universalis/assets/images/svg/arrow-download.svg) center no-repeat;
padding: 0 24px 65px;
animation: bounce 2s 1s infinite;
line-height: 1.5;
color: #fff
}
@keyframes bounce {
0%,
100%,
20%,
50%,
80% {
transform: translateY(0)
}
40% {
transform: translateY(-30px)
}
60% {
transform: translateY(-15px)
}
}
#close-restoro-download-arrow {
position: absolute;
top: -2px;
color: #fff;
font-weight: 700;
right: 18px;
cursor: default
}
.fortect-banner {
background-color: var(--background-color);
color: var(--text-color);
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 30px;
flex-direction: column;
border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
border-radius: 4px;
}
.fortect-banner__left-col {
flex-basis: 100%;
}
.fortect-banner__msg {
text-transform: uppercase;
align-self: flex-start;
padding-left: 24px;
font-size: 14px;
font-weight: 700;
color: #777;
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__logo {
filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__title {
border-bottom: 1px solid white;
font-family: "Open Sans"sans-serif;
font-size: 24px !important;
line-height: 1.5 !important;
padding-bottom: 8px;
margin: 12px 0;
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__list {
padding-left: 1rem;
margin: 0;
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__list li {
font-size: 14px !important;
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__button {
background-color: var(--accent-color);
border-radius: 4px;
color: white !important;
display: inline-block;
font-family: "Open Sans"sans-serif;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
margin: 20px auto 12px auto;
padding: 10px 25px;
text-decoration: none;
transform: scale(1);
transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__button:hover {
color: white !important;
transform: scale(1.05);
}
.fortect-banner__left-col__note {
display: block;
font-family: "Open Sans"sans-serif;
font-size: 10px;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.fortect-banner__right-col img {
height: 225px;
object-fit: contain;
}
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The Xbox Game Bar is a built in tool in Windows 11. It lets you capture screenshotsrecord gameplayand access widgets quickly. Here is how you can open it step by step.
How to Open Xbox Game Bar?
1. Use the Keyboard Shortcut
The fastest way to open Xbox Game Bar is with a simple key combo.
- Press Windows + G on your keyboard.
- This instantly launches the Xbox Game Bar overlay.
- If nothing happensmake sure Game Bar is enabled in settings.
For more tips on recording and shortcutssee this full guide on how to use Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11.
You can also launch it directly from the Start menu search.
- Click the Start button on your taskbar.
- Type Xbox Game Bar in the search box.
- Select it from the results to launch the overlay.
3. Enable in Settings First
If the shortcut does not workyou may need to turn it on in settings.
- Go to Settings > Gaming.
- Click on Xbox Game Bar.
- Toggle on the switch that says Open Xbox Game Bar using this button on a controller.
- You can also enable the shortcut Windows + G here.
If Game Bar still refuses to loadcheck this fix for Xbox Game Bar not working in Windows 11.
4. Use an Xbox Controller
A connected Xbox controller can also open the Game Bar instantly.
- Connect your Xbox controller to your PC.
- Press the Xbox button in the middle of the controller.
- This opens the Game Bar overlay directly.
FAQs
How do I open Xbox Game Bar without a keyboard? You can press the Xbox button on your controller if it is enabled in settings.
Why is my Xbox Game Bar not opening? Make sure it is enabled under Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar. Also check if your system is updated.
Can I change the shortcut for Xbox Game Bar? Yesgo to Settings > Gaming > Shortcuts to customize the hotkeys.
Can I use Xbox Game Bar to record clips? Yesonce openedpress Windows + Alt + R to start or stop recording gameplay.
To start capturing gameplay after opening the overlayfollow this step by step guide on how to record with Xbox Game Bar.
Conclusion
Opening Xbox Game Bar is simple and only takes a shortcut or quick setting change. Once enabledyou can launch it from your keyboardStart menuor controller. For a full step by step installation guidesee how to install Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11.
If you no longer need ithere is how to disable Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11. Prefer to remove Xbox Game Bar entirely? Follow this guide on how to uninstall Xbox Game Bar.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood daysand this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReporthe worked as a front-end web developer. Nowhe's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide teamspecializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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