How to take a Screenshot (Mac)

It can be really useful to be able to take a photograph of your screen. You can take a photo of the entire screen or just a section of it without needing a camera…

QUICK GUIDE

Screenshot of entire screen	command + shift + 3
Screenshot of selected area	command + shift + 4
Screenshot of single window or menu	command + shift + 4 + spacebar

Entire Screen Screenshot

• Using the keyboard hold down command and shift then press 3
• A screenshot of the entire screen will be saved to your desktop, to display the desktop, hold down command and F3

Select an area for Screenshot

• Using the keyboard hold down command and shift then press 4
• Your cursor will change into a crosshair icon, position this in the top left corner of what you want to take a Screenshot of
• Click and drag until the gray box (will appear) covers the exact area you want
• Release when complete
• The screenshot of a section of your screen will be saved to your desktop, to display the desktop, hold down command and F3

Screenshot of a single window or menu

• Using the keyboard hold down command and shift and 4, when the crosshair icon appears press Space Bar (it’s like playing Twister with your fingers?!)
• Your cursor will change into a small camera icon

• Move the cursor over the window or (open) menu you want to Screenshot
• Click once (trackpad) or press esc to cancel
• The screenshot of a section of your screen will be saved to your desktop, to display the desktop, hold down command and F3

Now you know how to take a Screenshot, find out how to keep them organized!