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How To Take A Window Screenshot on Apple Macbook Air 2021

by Simon Todd
How To Take A Window Screenshot on Apple Macbook Air 2021

Step-by-Step Guide to Taking a Window Screenshot on Apple Macbook Air 2021

Taking a screenshot on an Apple Macbook Air 2021 is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. This guide will walk you through the process of taking a window screenshot on your Macbook Air 2021.

Step 1: Open the window you want to take a screenshot of. Make sure it is the only window open and that it is visible on your screen.

Step 2: Press and hold down the “Command” key, which is located next to the space bar, and then press “Shift” and “4” at the same time. Your cursor will turn into crosshairs, indicating that you are now in screenshot mode.

Step 3: Move your cursor over to the window you want to take a screenshot of and click once with your mouse or trackpad. You should see an animation appear around the edges of your chosen window, indicating that it has been selected for capture.

Step 4: Release all three keys (Command, Shift, 4) at once; this will save an image file of your chosen window onto your desktop as .png format file with its title beginning with “Screenshot”. You can also find this image in Finder under Pictures > Screenshots folder if needed later on for reference or editing purposes.

And there you have it! Taking screenshots on Apple Macbook Air 2021 has never been easier!

How to Use the Keyboard Shortcuts for Taking a Window Screenshot on Apple Macbook Air 2021

Taking a screenshot on an Apple Macbook Air 2021 is a simple process that can be done with the help of keyboard shortcuts. This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use these shortcuts to take a window screenshot.

First, open the window you would like to capture in your screenshot. Then, press and hold down the Command (⌘) key, Shift (⇧) key, and 4 keys simultaneously. Your cursor will turn into crosshairs; click and drag it over the area of the window you want to capture in your screenshot. When you release your mouse or trackpad button, your Mac will automatically save a copy of that portion of the screen as an image file on your desktop.

If you would like to save this image file elsewhere or with another name, press and hold down Command (⌘), Shift (⇧), and 4 keys again after taking the initial screenshot. This time when you click and drag over an area of the screen, instead of saving it automatically as before, a menu bar will appear at the bottom prompting you for further options such as where to save it or what name it should have.

By following these steps carefully each time you need to take a window screenshot on an Apple Macbook Air 2021 using keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly capture any part of your screen without having to use additional software or tools.

Q&A

Q1: How do I take a screenshot on my Macbook Air 2021?

A1: To take a screenshot on your Macbook Air 2021, press and hold the Shift-Command-4 keys simultaneously. This will bring up a crosshair cursor that you can use to select the area of the screen you want to capture. Once you have selected an area, release the keys and your screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop.