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Taking Screenshots (Mac & Windows)
Overview
Description: This article covers how to take screenshots on both Mac and Windows computers using built-in tools and keyboard shortcuts.
Estimated Time of Completion (ETOC): 5 minutes
Mac
- Take a Full-Screen Screenshot:
- Press Shift + Command + 3
- If a thumbnail appears in the corner, click it to edit, or wait for it to save to your desktop.
- By default, the screenshot will be named “Screen Shot [date] at [time].png” and saved to your desktop.
- Capture a Selected Portion of the Screen:
- Press Shift + Command + 4
- Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
- Release the mouse to take the screenshot.
- Change Screenshot Save Location (macOS Mojave or later):
- Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the Screenshot app.
- Click Options and select a different save location.
- You can also drag the thumbnail preview to a folder or document.
Windows
- Take a Full-Screen Screenshot (Print Screen Method):
- Press the Print Screen (PrtScn) button on your keyboard.
- The screenshot is copied to the clipboard.
- Open an app like Microsoft Word, then press Ctrl + V to paste it.
- To save automatically, press Windows Key + PrtScn, and the screenshot will be saved in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
- Snip & Sketch (Windows 10):
- Press Windows Key + Shift + S to activate Snip & Sketch.
- A menu will appear, allowing you to choose:
- Rectangular Snip – Select a portion of the screen.
- Freeform Snip – Draw a custom shape.
- Window Snip – Capture a specific window.
- Full-Screen Snip – Capture the entire screen.
- After capturing, a notification will appear—click it to edit or save the screenshot.
- Snipping Tool (Windows 11):
- Open the Snipping Tool by searching for it or pressing Windows Key + Shift + S.
- Select the desired snip type (same options as Snip & Sketch).
- Once captured, the image is copied to the clipboard and can be saved to your Screenshots folder.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure you are using the correct keyboard shortcuts for your device.
- Check where screenshots are being saved (Desktop on Mac, Screenshots folder on Windows).
- If the Print Screen button is not working, try using Windows Key + Print Screen instead.
- For Snip & Sketch or Snipping Tool, ensure notifications are enabled to see the preview.