How to screenshot on Mac

Taking a screenshot on a Mac is simple and can be done using a variety of keyboard shortcuts. Here’s a guide on how to do it:

1. Full Screen Screenshot

To capture the entire screen:

• Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 3
• The screenshot will be saved to your desktop by default. You’ll hear a camera shutter sound as the screenshot is taken.

2. Selected Area Screenshot

To capture a specific area of your screen:

• Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 4
• Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
• Release the mouse button to take the screenshot, and it will be saved to your desktop.

3. Window Screenshot

To capture a specific window:

• Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then press the Spacebar
• The cursor will change to a camera. Click on the window you want to capture.
• The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.

4. Screenshot with the Touch Bar (for MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar)

If you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, you can take a screenshot of the Touch Bar:

• Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 6
• This will capture everything currently displayed on the Touch Bar.

5. Screenshot to Clipboard (without saving it)

If you don’t want the screenshot saved directly to your desktop but rather copied to your clipboard for pasting elsewhere:

• Press: Command (⌘) + Control + Shift + 3 (for full screen)
• Press: Command (⌘) + Control + Shift + 4 (for selected area or window)
• You can then paste the screenshot into a document or application by pressing Command (⌘) + V.

6. Use the Screenshot Tool (macOS Mojave and later)

In macOS Mojave (10.14) and later, there’s a built-in screenshot tool that gives you more options:

• Press: Command (⌘) + Shift + 5
• A small toolbar will appear at the bottom of your screen, giving you options to:
  • Capture the entire screen
  • Capture a selected window
  • Capture a selected portion of the screen
  • Record your screen (video options)

You can also choose where to save the screenshot (desktop, clipboard, or other location) using this tool.

Conclusion:

Whether you need a quick screenshot of your whole screen, a selected portion, or a window, your Mac offers multiple options. The shortcuts and tools are customizable, allowing you to take screenshots quickly and efficiently.