Windows 8: Use the audio recorder app correctly

With the audio recorder app in Windows 8, you can easily create and cut sound recordings. We'll explain how to use the app properly.

Audio recorder app in Windows 8 - how to use the free app properly

• Tap the "Audio Recorder" in the Windows 8 Apps view. Alternatively, click on the arrow pointing downwards and then on the recorder icon.
• Click the large microphone button in the middle of the app.
• The sound recording starts immediately. If you would like to end the recording again, click on the stop button in the middle.
• You can also pause the recording and then continue. To do this, click on the small pause button below the stop icon.
• Shorten your recordings by marking the respective file in the right display and clicking the "Shorten" button below.
• Move the play bar controls to the place you want to cut. Then click on "Ok" at the bottom right.
• In an open menu you can now choose between "Save copy" or "Update original". If you want to overwrite the previous file, select "Update original".

You should update your Windows 8 apps so that you can always use the latest features of the recorder app. Also read what to do if the icons in Windows 8 apps view suddenly disappear.