How do I take a screenshot with my Apple MacBook?
Taking a screenshot of my screen can be useful to share what I'm doing. Or when I come across something nice on the internet and want to share it with friends. Whether I use an Apple Macbook, Macbook Air, or Macbook Pro, I can take a screenshot using a handy key combination. On this page, I'll show you how I do that.
A screenshot of the whole screen
To capture my entire screen, I use the following key combination:
- I press Shift + Command (⌘) + 3.
- The screenshot will then appear on my desktop.
A screenshot of 1 window
To capture a specific window I have open, I use a different key combination:
- I press Shift + Command (⌘) + 4.
- Next, I press the spacebar, which makes my mouse change into a camera.
- After doing that, I click on the window I want to take a screenshot of with the camera.
- The screenshot will then appear on my desktop.
A screenshot of a selection
To take a screenshot of a manual selection on my screen, I take the following steps with my keyboard:
- I press Shift + Command (⌘) + 4.
- The mouse now changes to a cross.
- I press and hold the left mouse button where I want to start with my selection, and drag the cross over the screen.
- At the end of my selection, I release my left mouse button.
- The screenshot will then appear on my desktop.
Article by:
Jimmy
Laptop Expert.
