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How to Take Screenshot on Mac

Complete guide to taking screenshots on macOS using keyboard shortcuts.

Solution Steps

  1. Full screen: Cmd + Shift + 3 → Saves to desktop.
  2. Selected area: Cmd + Shift + 4 → Drag to select → Saves to desktop.
  3. Specific window: Cmd + Shift + 4 + Spacebar → Click window → Saves to desktop.
  4. Copy to clipboard: Add "Ctrl" to any shortcut (e.g., Cmd + Ctrl + Shift + 3).
  5. Screenshots save as PNG files on desktop.
  6. Use Screenshot app (Cmd + Shift + 5) for more options and editing.

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