• 25 Mar, 2023

How to Take a Screenshot on Mac

How to Take a Screenshot on Mac

You've just found the perfect article to share with your friends on social media, but you don't know how to take a screenshot on your Mac. Don't worry, we're here to help!

Introduction

In this article, we'll show you how to take a screenshot on Mac using different methods. We'll also cover how to take a screenshot of a specific area of your screen and how to record a video of your screen. So whether you're wanting to capture a funny meme or capture an important moment in a game, we've got you covered.

 

How to Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen

Taking a screenshot of your entire screen is pretty simple—just press Shift-Command (⌘)-3. That's it! A screenshot will be taken of your entire screen and saved as a .png file on your desktop.

If you want to take a screenshot of just a portion of your screen, press Shift-Command-4. This brings up a crosshair; you can then click and drag to select the area you want to screenshot. When you let go, the screenshot will be taken and saved as a .png file on your desktop.

 

How to Take a Screenshot of a Selected Portion of Your Screen

To take a screenshot of a selected portion of your screen, follow these steps:

1. Press Shift-Command-5 on your keyboard.

2. A toolbar will appear with different options for taking a screenshot.

3. To take a screenshot of a selected portion of your screen, click on the Capture Selected Portion of Screen option.

4. A crosshair will appear on your screen. Use it to select the portion of the screen that you'd like to capture.

5. To cancel taking the screenshot, press the Escape key. Otherwise, click on the Capture button.

6. Your screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop.

How to Take a Screenshot of a Window or Menu

Here's how you take a screenshot of a window or menu:

1. Press Shift-Command (⌘)-5 on your keyboard.

2. Click the window or menu that you want to capture.

3. To cancel, press the Escape (esc) key before you click.

 

How to Edit and Share Your Screenshots

Now that you know how to take a screenshot, you might be wondering how to edit and share them. If you want to edit your screenshot, you can do so using the built-in image editor on your Mac. To find the editor, double-click on the screenshot in Finder.

If you want to share your screenshot, you can do so by dragging and dropping it into an email, message, or document. You can also take a screenshot and then copy it to the clipboard so that you can paste it somewhere else. To do this, press and hold the Control key while you take the screenshot.

 

Tips for Taking Great Screenshots on Mac

Here are a few tips to help you take great screenshots on Mac:

- Use the right keyboard shortcut: The default keyboard shortcut for taking a screenshot on Mac is Shift-Command-3. But there are other shortcuts you can use depending on what type of screenshot you want to take. For example, if you want to take a screenshot of just a portion of your screen, you can use the Shift-Command-4 keyboard shortcut. And if you want to take a screenshot of your Touch Bar, you can use the Shift-Command-6 keyboard shortcut.

- Use an app: If you want more control over how your screenshots look, you can use an app like Snagit or Skitch. These apps give you the ability to annotate and edit your screenshots before you save them.

- Use the Preview app: The Preview app that comes installed on your Mac has some basic editing features that you can use to crop and annotate your screenshots. To access these features, simply open your screenshot in the Preview app and click on the “Edit” button in the toolbar.

 

FAQs About Taking Screenshots on Mac

 

Q: Will taking a screenshot save what's on my screen automatically?

A: No, taking a screenshot will not automatically save what is on your screen. You will need to manually save the screenshot as an image file to your computer.

 

Q: Can I take a screenshot of just part of my screen?

A: Yes, you can take a screenshot of just part of your screen on Mac by using the Command + Shift + 4 keystroke. This will turn your cursor into a crosshair, which you can then click and drag to select the area you'd like to capture.

 

Q: Will taking a screenshot capture anything that's playing in QuickTime?

A: Yes, taking a screenshot on Mac will also capture anything that is playing in QuickTime. To do this, simply open QuickTime Player and start playing the video you want to record. Then use the Command + Shift + 3 keystroke to take the screenshot.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to take a screenshot on Mac, you can capture anything you want, whether it's a error message, important information, or just a funny meme. So go ahead and give it a try!

Sara Lehner

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