How to Take a Screenshot in macOS
Make sure your screen displays exactly what you want to show in your screenshot image., Press Command + Shift + 3., Find your screenshot on your desktop.
3 Steps
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure your screen displays exactly what you want to show in your screenshot image.
Ensure all the relevant windows are visible. -
Step 2: Press Command + Shift + 3.
If your sound is on, your computer should make a brief camera shutter noise. , It will be saved as "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.
Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled "Picture 5". -
Step 3: Find your screenshot on your desktop.
Detailed Guide
Ensure all the relevant windows are visible.
If your sound is on, your computer should make a brief camera shutter noise. , It will be saved as "screenshot" labeled with the date and time.
Earlier versions of OS X will save it as "Picture #"—for example, if it's the 5th screenshot on your desktop it will be labeled "Picture 5".
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