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.
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