How to Screenshots on Mac and Windows


Introduction

In the digital age, capturing and sharing moments from our computers has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it’s for business, personal projects, or just to share fun content with friends, knowing how to take screenshots on Mac and Windows platforms is a valuable skill. In this guide, we’ll go through the steps to capture your screen on both operating systems.

how to screenshot on mac and windows

To take a screenshot on Mac

To capture the full screen:

Press the "Command (⌘)" + "Shift" + "3" keys at the same time. You will hear camera shutter, and the screenshot will be saved on your desktop.

Specific field selection:

Press "Command (⌘)" + "Shift" +

Drag the your cursor to selected the area you want to capture. Release the mouse button, and the screenshot will be saved to your PCs desktop.

To take a screenshot of a specific window:

Press "Command (⌘)" + "Shift" + "4."Space Bar. " Click on the button.

Click on the window you want to capture. The screenshot captured will be saved to your PC.

How to navigate the Touch Bar (for MacBook Pro users):

Press "Command (⌘)" + "Shift" + "6".Writing to the clipboard:

Add "control" to any of the above shortcuts, and the screenshot will be copied to the clipboard instead of saved to the desktop.

To take a screenshot on Windows:

To capture the full screen:

Press the "PrtScn" (Print Screen) key. For Windows 10 users, open the Snipping Tool and press "Win + Shift + S" to select a specific location. To capture the window in action:

Just press "Alt + PrtScn" to move the active window.

For Windows 10 users you can use "Win + Shift + S" to capture a specific location and then add it to the application.

Using Snip and Sketch (Windows 10):

Press "Win + Shift + S" to select the location you want to capture.

The screenshot is copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into the application.

Grinding tool (Windows 7, 8, and 10):

In the Start menu, search for "Snipping Tool" and open the application.

Click "New" to select the area you want to cover. Save the your screenshot.

Result:

Mastering the art of taking screenshots on both Mac and Windows can enhance your ability to communicate, collaborate and share information.

Whether you’re a professional or a casual user, these simple techniques empower you to capture and command immortal moments from your digital experience.

So, the next time you need to showcase a design, report a bug, or share a funny meme, you’ll be ready to do so quickly on your favorite platform.