How do I take a screenshot on my Mac?

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(WCAG 2.1 AA = 100%)

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Take a screenshot of the entire screen:

Press Command+Shift+3. This will place an image file on your desktop. Double-click on the file to open it in Preview.

Take a screenshot of just a portion of the screen:

1) Press Command+Shift+4. When the cursor changes to a cross-hairs, click and drag over the area that you want.

Mac Screenshot of Taking a Screenshot


2) An image file will be placed on your desktop.

3) Double-click on the file to open it in Preview.

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Article ID: 62391
Created
Mon 9/17/18 2:17 PM
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Thu 2/5/26 5:44 PM

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This article gives the steps on how to take a screen shot of the entire screen or just a portion of your screen. (WCAG 2.1 AA = 100%)