How to Capture Screenshot on Mac

Kyle Wood

Mac, Tutorials

Do you need to capture a screenshot on your Mac? Whether you want to save an image, document, or error message, taking a screenshot is a useful skill for any Mac user. In this tutorial, we will show you several methods to capture screenshots on your Mac.

Capturing the Entire Screen

If you want to capture the entire screen, follow these steps:

  1. Press Command + Shift + 3: Press and hold the Command, Shift, and 3 keys simultaneously. You will hear a camera shutter sound indicating that the screenshot has been captured.
  2. Find the Screenshot: The screenshot will be automatically saved on your desktop with the name “Screen Shot [date] at [time].png”.

Capturing a Portion of the Screen

If you only want to capture a specific portion of your screen, use these steps:

  1. Press Command + Shift + 4: Press and hold the Command, Shift, and 4 keys simultaneously. Your cursor will change to a crosshair.
  2. Select the Area: Click and drag your cursor to select the desired area.

    As you drag, you will see dimensions displayed on-screen.

  3. Release the Mouse Button: Once you have selected the area, release the mouse button.

Capturing a Specific Window

If you want to capture a specific window or menu, use these steps:

  1. Press Command + Shift + 4 + Spacebar: Press and hold the Command, Shift, 4, and Spacebar keys simultaneously. Your cursor will change to a camera icon.
  2. Click on the Window or Menu: Move your cursor over the desired window or menu and click on it.

Capturing Touch Bar Screenshots

If you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, you can also capture screenshots of your Touch Bar using these steps:

  1. Press Command + Shift + 6: Press and hold the Command, Shift, and 6 keys simultaneously.

In Summary

Capturing screenshots on your Mac is easy and convenient. Whether you need to capture the entire screen, a portion of it, a specific window, or even your Touch Bar, these methods will help you get the job done. Remember to check your desktop for the saved screenshots with their respective names and timestamps for easy access.

Now that you know how to capture screenshots on your Mac, you can easily document important information or share visual content with others. Start using this handy feature today!

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