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How do I take snapshots of windows or parts of my screen on a Mac?

Written by Philip Roy
There are many options...

• Holding down the Command (Apple) key + Shift + 3 takes a shot of the entire screen. An image file is then created.
• Holding down the Command (Apple) key + Shift + 4 produces a 'crosshair' that you then drag over the area you want. An image file is then created.
• Either of the same key combination plus "Shift" at the same time produces no file but instead copies the image to the clipboard. Then just go to whatever program you want and then choose 'Paste'

Or...You can also use the Grab application designed specifically for screen shots that is included as part of Mac OS X. You’ll find it in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
Last Updated Sunday, 09 March 2008