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how to screenshot in macbook

To screenshot on a MacBook, use simple keyboard shortcuts:

  • Entire screen: press Shift + Command (⌘) + 3. The screenshot saves automatically, usually to your Desktop.
  • Selected area: press Shift + Command (⌘) + 4 , drag to select the area, then release to capture.
  • Specific window: press Shift + Command (⌘) + 4 , then tap Space, click the window you want.
  • More options (including screen recording): press Shift + Command (⌘) + 5 to open the Screenshot toolbar with capture modes, timer, and save-location options.

If you see a small thumbnail in the corner after capturing, click it to quickly edit or annotate the screenshot before it’s saved.