Taking a screenshot on a Mac is quite simple and easy. Here's a step-by-step process to take screenshots on a Mac:
How to take a screenshot on your Mac
To
capture the entire screen, press the "Shift + Command + 3" keys
simultaneously.
- You will hear a camera shutter sound, and
the screenshot will be saved as a file on your desktop.
How to capture a portion of the screen
If you
want to capture a specific portion of the screen, press "Shift + Command +
4" keys together.
- Your cursor will turn into a crosshair.
Click and drag the crosshair to select the area you want to capture.
- Release the mouse button to take the
screenshot. It will be saved as a file on your desktop.
How to capture a window or menu
For more
precise control, you can also capture a specific window or menu.
- Press "Shift + Command + 4" keys
together, and the cursor will turn into a crosshair.
- Press the "Spacebar" key. The
cursor will change into a camera icon.
- Move the camera icon over the window or
menu you want to capture. It will be highlighted.
- Click on the window or menu to take the
screenshot. It will be saved as a file on your desktop.
That's it! You
now know how to take screenshots on a Mac. Remember to check your desktop for
the saved screenshot file.
