Step-by-Step Guide to Taking a Window Screenshot on an Apple MacBook Pro
Taking a screenshot on an Apple MacBook Pro 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 Pro.
1. Open the window you would like to take a screenshot of. Make sure it is the only window open and that it is maximized so that all of its contents are visible in the screenshot.
2. Press and hold down the Command, Shift, and 4 keys simultaneously on your keyboard for two seconds. The cursor will change into crosshairs with pixel coordinates at the bottom right corner of your screen.
3. Move your cursor over to the window you want to take a screenshot of and click once with your mouse or trackpad while still holding down all three keys from Step 2 (Command, Shift, 4). You should see an animation indicating that you have successfully taken a screenshot as well as hear an audible sound effect if sound effects are enabled on your computer’s settings menu.
4. Release all three keys (Command, Shift, 4) after clicking once with your mouse or trackpad in Step 3 above; this will save the image file onto your desktop as “Screen Shot [date] at [time].png” where [date] and [time] represent when you took the screenshot respectively (e.g., Screen Shot 2021-04-20 at 10:00 AM).
Congratulations! You have now successfully taken a window screenshot on an Apple MacBook Pro!
How to Capture and Save a Window Screenshot on Your Apple MacBook Pro
Capturing and saving a window screenshot on your Apple MacBook Pro is a simple process. To begin, open the window you wish to capture. Then, press the “Command” + “Shift” + “4” keys simultaneously on your keyboard. This will cause your cursor to turn into a crosshair symbol. Move the crosshair over the window you wish to capture and click and drag it until all of the desired content is highlighted in blue. When you have finished selecting what you want to capture, release your mouse button or trackpad. The screenshot will be saved as an image file on your desktop with a filename beginning with “Screen Shot” followed by the date and time it was taken. You can then open this file in any image editing software or share it directly from its location on your desktop if desired.
Q&A
Q1: How do I take a screenshot on my MacBook Pro?
A1: To take a screenshot on your MacBook Pro, press and hold the Command + Shift + 3 keys simultaneously. This will capture the entire screen and save it to your desktop as a .png file.
Q2: How do I take a screenshot of just one window on my MacBook Pro?
A2: To take a screenshot of just one window, press and hold the Command + Shift + 4 keys simultaneously. Then use your mouse to select the window you want to capture. The image will be saved to your desktop as a .png file.
