How to Screen Grab on a Mac
Press .⌘ Command+⇧ Shift+3., Find the screenshot file., Press .⌘ Command+Control+⇧ Shift+3 to copy the screenshot to your clipboard.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press .⌘ Command+⇧ Shift+3.
If your speakers are on, you'll hear a shutter sound.
This command will capture the entire image that your monitor displays. -
Step 2: Find the screenshot file.
The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop, labeled with the date and time that you took it. , This will copy the image instead of creating a file, allowing you to paste it into another program.To paste your screenshot, open the program and press ⌘ Command+V. -
Step 3: Press .⌘ Command+Control+⇧ Shift+3 to copy the screenshot to your clipboard.
Detailed Guide
If your speakers are on, you'll hear a shutter sound.
This command will capture the entire image that your monitor displays.
The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop, labeled with the date and time that you took it. , This will copy the image instead of creating a file, allowing you to paste it into another program.To paste your screenshot, open the program and press ⌘ Command+V.
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