Taking a screenshot is a basic yet essential computer skill. On a Mac, it is just as easy to do as on any other computer, and it can be very handy for everything from capturing an image of an error message for technical support to saving a webpage. In this guide, we’ll cover all the methods you can use to take a screenshot on your Mac system.
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Mac offers a variety of keyboard shortcuts to quickly and easily capture screenshots:
Step 1: Press Shift + Command + 3.
Step 2: The screenshot will be automatically saved to your desktop.
Step 1: Press Shift + Command + 4, then drag the crosshair to select the desired area.
Step 2: When you’ve selected the area you want, release the mouse or trackpad button to capture the screenshot.
Step 3: The screenshot will be automatically saved to your desktop.
In macOS Mojave or later, you can use the Screenshot app.
Step 1: Press Shift + Command + 5 (or find the Screenshot app in your Applications folder).
Step 2: Select between capturing the Entire Screen, Window, or Selected Portion.
Step 3 Click Capture.
Step 4: By default, your system saves screenshots to your desktop but you can change this location in the Options menu.
Step 1: Press Shift + Command + 4 + Space. The pointer will change to a camera icon.
Step 2: Move the camera over a window to highlight it.
Step 3: Click your mouse or trackpad to take a screenshot of a highlighted window.
Step 4: The screenshot will be automatically saved to your desktop.
If you have a Mac with a Touch Bar and macOS Sierra 10.12.2 or later, you can capture a screenshot of the Touch Bar using the following command:
Step 1: Press Shift + Command + 6.
Step 2: The screenshot will be automatically saved to your desktop.
Whether you’re a tech pro troubleshooting an issue, a student grabbing important information, or a data enthusiast capturing bits of online data, taking screenshots is an essential part of the Mac user experience. With these tips and tricks, you can now fully harness the power of the screenshot on your Mac system.
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