Here are directions for taking screenshots on Windows 11/10 and macOS:
Windows 11/10
Full Screen Screenshot:
- Press the
PrtScn
(Print Screen) key on your keyboard. This captures the entire screen. - The screenshot is copied to your clipboard. You can then paste it into an image editor, document, or chat using
Ctrl + V
.
Capture Entire Screen and Save Automatically:
- Press
Windows + PrtScn
. This captures the entire screen and automatically saves the screenshot as a file in the Screenshots folder inside Pictures.
Partial Screen Screenshot (Snip & Sketch):
- Press
Windows + Shift + S
to activate the Snip & Sketch tool. The screen will dim, and you can drag to select the area you want to capture. The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard, and you can paste it into an app or open Snip & Sketch to annotate it.
Active Window Screenshot:
- Press
Alt + PrtScn
to capture only the currently active window. The screenshot is copied to your clipboard, and you can paste it elsewhere.
macOS
Full Screen Screenshot:
- Press
Command + Shift + 3
. This captures the entire screen. The screenshot is saved directly to your desktop.
Partial Screen Screenshot:
- Press
Command + Shift + 4
. The cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag to select the area to capture. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.
Capture a Specific Window:
- Press
Command + Shift + 4
, then press theSpacebar
. The cursor will change to a camera icon. Click on the window you want to capture, and the screenshot will be saved to your desktop.
Touch Bar Screenshot (if applicable):
- Press
Command + Shift + 6
to capture the Touch Bar (for MacBook models with a Touch Bar).
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