How to Take a Picture of Part of a Mac Screen

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Simultaneously hold down the "Command" and "Shift" keys on the keyboard.

   You'll see your cursor turn into a cross.
   
   At this point, you can release the keyboard keys.
   
   If you need to cancel this without taking your screenshot, press "Esc." You can then start over if desired. , Click and drag the rectangular box to cover the area you want a picture of. and make a rectangle around what you would like to screenshot. , When the right section is highlighted by the box, you can release the mouse to to take the screenshot. , The screenshot will save automatically, usually to your desktop. , If you don't know where it is, click the Finder on your Dock.
   
   Type "Screen Shot" into the search field, and you should be given a list of the files with that name on your computer.
   
   By default, screenshots are labeled with the words "Screen Shot" and the date and time you made the image.
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   Step 2: Press the 4

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   Step 3: while still holding "Command" and "Shift."

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   Step 4: Move your mouse to one corner of the area you want to screenshot.

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   Step 5: Release the mouse.

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   Step 6: Listen for a snapshot sound.

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   Step 7: Find and use the image.

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