How to Take a Screenshot

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Last updated: Jan 29, 2024 by Lacrecia Underwood
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How to Take a Screenshot

Windows

Users with a Windows 10 or Windows 8 machine have the added ability to take screenshots that automatically save to a special folder. Pressing both the Windows and Print Screen key at the same time will capture the entire screen. This image will automatically be saved to a Screenshot folder inside of the Pictures library.

The Print Screen methods from Windows XP and the Snipping tool can also be utilized in Windows 10 and Windows 8. You can search for the Snipping Tool on the Start screen in Windows 8 or in the search field next to the Start button in Windows 10.

Mac

You can capture your entire screen or just a selected portion of it. The screenshot is automatically saved to your desktop.

To take a screenshot of your entire screen:

  1. Press Shift-Command (⌘)-3.

  2. Find the screenshot as a .png file on your desktop.

To take a screenshot of a selected portion of your screen:

  1. Press Shift-Command-4. The pointer changes to a crosshair.

  2. Move the crosshair to where you want to start the screenshot, then drag to select an area.

  3. When you've selected the area you want, release your mouse or trackpad button. To cancel, press the Esc (Escape) key before you release the button.

  4. Find the screenshot as a .png file on your desktop.

To take a screenshot of a window:

  1. Press Shift-Command-4. The pointer changes to a crosshair.

  2. Press the Space bar. The pointer changes to a camera.

  3. Move the camera over a window to highlight it.

  4. Click your mouse or trackpad. To cancel, press the Esc (Escape) key before you click.

  5. Find the screenshot as a .png file on your desktop.