# Using Display Capture (Part) Source

The Display capture (part) source can capture a specific portion of the monitor's display.

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To add this, click the **+** button in the **Sources** tab. Then, select **Display Capture (Part)** source and click **OK**.

<figure><img src="/files/PNtHtL8gUzWUyw7ztqxb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click the <strong>+</strong> button in the <strong>Sources</strong> tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/HLAH0SFusJtvpSEw0APo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Display Capture (Part)</strong> source.</p></figcaption></figure>

In the Source Properties window, you can designate the monitor area to be captured with the mouse by clicking the **Select Area** button.

<figure><img src="/files/c1tBkhlBNhxY4uyWAp3n" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can designate the monitor area to be captured with the mouse.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/7mlTdOi3Je0rEb13ErID" alt=""><figcaption><p>Demonstration of display capture setup</p></figcaption></figure>

[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Sources](/desktop/guides/sources.md), [Display Capture (Part) Source](/desktop/guides/sources/display-capture-part-source.md)<br>


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