How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac 2024

Taking a screenshot on a Mac in 2024 is simple! Here are the methods you can use:

1. Capture the Entire Screen

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 3.
• The screenshot will be saved to your desktop by default.

2. Capture a Selected Portion

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4.
• Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture, then release the mouse button.

3. Capture a Specific Window

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 4, then press the Spacebar. Your cursor will change to a camera icon.
• Click on the window you want to capture.

4. Use the Screenshot Toolbar

• Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 to open the Screenshot toolbar.
• From here, you can choose to capture the entire screen, a selected window, or a selected portion. You can also record your screen from this toolbar.

Additional Tips

• To change where your screenshots are saved, open the Screenshot toolbar (Command + Shift + 5) and click on “Options.”
• If you want to copy a screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it, hold down the Control key while taking the screenshot.

That’s it! You’re all set to capture whatever you need on your Mac.