How to take a screenshot on a MacBook
How to do a screenshot on a MacBook is a common question among new Mac users. Capture the screen on your MacBook is a simple and useful task to share information or simply save an important image or conversation. There are several ways to do it, and in this article I will show you two quick and easy methods that will surely be of great help to you. So, if you're ready to learn how to capture your MacBook screen, read on!
- To make a screenshot On a MacBook, follow these simple steps:
- find the key "Shift" (capital letters), "Command" (command) and «3»on your keyboard.
- Press and hold key "Shift", The key "Command" and then press the key «3».
- Listen to the camera shutter sound and watch the screen go dark for a moment.
- Look for a new image on your desktop called «Screenshot [date and time]».
FAQ
1. How to take a screenshot on a MacBook?
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 3.
2. How to take a screenshot of a specific part of the screen on a MacBook?
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 4.
- The cursor will turn into a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
- Release the mouse or trackpad click to take the screenshot.
3. How to take a screenshot of a window on a MacBook?
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 4.
- The cursor will turn into a crosshair.
- Press the space bar. The cursor will change to a camera.
- Click on the window you want to capture.
- Release the mouse or trackpad click to take the screenshot.
4. How to take a screenshot of the Touch Bar on a MacBook Pro?
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 6.
5. Where is a screenshot saved on a MacBook?
- The screenshots are automatically saved to your desk.
6. How to take a screenshot and save it to the clipboard of a MacBook?
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Control +Shift + 3 to capture the entire screen.
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Control +Shift + 4 to capture a specific area.
7. How to take a screenshot and save it in a different format on a MacBook?
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 3 to capture the entire screen.
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 4 to capture a specific area.
- Add the key Control to the above combinations to save the screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it as a file.
8. How to screenshot a full page on a MacBook?
- Open Capture Entire Page in your Safari browser.
- Follow the instructions to capture and save the entire page.
9. How to take a screenshot using a third-party app on a MacBook?
- Download and install a third-party screenshot app, such as Snagit either Skitch.
- Follow the instructions provided by the downloaded application to take the screenshot.
10. How to take a screenshot of a video on a MacBook?
- Play the video you want to capture.
- Simultaneously press the keys Command + Shift + 5.
- Use the tool screenshot to select the video area.
- Click »Capture» to save the screenshot of the video.
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