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Sometimes, when we need to share a specific part, we take screenshots for instant or quick results. Also, this will help you to share information without revealing confidential information. If you\u2019re a Mac user and don\u2019t know how to screenshot on Mac, read this blog. In this blog, we will instruct you on how to take screenshots easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we were searching, we found various ways to take a screenshot on a Mac, such as selective portion screenshots, entire screen screenshots, and more. Let\u2019s discuss the methods to take a screenshot of the Mac operating system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-screenshot-on-mac\/#Method_1_Different_Ways_to_Take_Screenshots_With_Key_Command\" >Method 1. Different Ways to Take Screenshots With Key Command<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-screenshot-on-mac\/#Method_2_Customize_the_Screenshots_Shortcut_on_Mac_OS\" >Method 2. Customize the Screenshots Shortcut on Mac OS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-screenshot-on-mac\/#Method_3_How_to_Screenshot_on_Mac_Using_Touch_Bar\" >Method 3. How to Screenshot on Mac Using Touch Bar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-screenshot-on-mac\/#Method_4_Using_Preview_App_for_Taking_Screenshots_on_Mac\" >Method 4. Using Preview App for Taking Screenshots on Mac&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-screenshot-on-mac\/#Method_5_Capture_Screen_on_Mac_With_Screenshots_Menu\" >Method 5. Capture Screen on Mac With Screenshots Menu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/how-to-screenshot-on-mac\/#Finalizing\" >Finalizing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Different_Ways_to_Take_Screenshots_With_Key_Command\"><\/span>Method 1. Different Ways to Take Screenshots With Key Command<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we will discuss the ways to take a screenshot on your Mac device using the shortcut keys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Keyboard Shortcut&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screenshots of Entire Screen&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Shift + Command + 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selective portion of Screenshots<\/td><td>Shift + Command + 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Take a Screenshots of Specific Mac window<\/td><td>Shift + Command + 4, then tap Space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keyboard shortcut to open the Screenshot app&nbsp;<\/td><td>Shift + Command + 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For Touch Bar<\/td><td>Shift + Command + 6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Customize_the_Screenshots_Shortcut_on_Mac_OS\"><\/span>Method 2. Customize the Screenshots Shortcut on Mac OS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the default screenshots shortcut keys conflict with other keyboard shortcuts. This will create an issue for users when they print screen on Mac. To deal with it, you can change the screenshots key command. If you want to do it, follow the steps below carefully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the <strong>Apple icon<\/strong> from the top-left corner of your Mac screen.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the<strong> System preference<\/strong> (System Setting) option from the drop-down.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select the <strong>keyboard icon<\/strong> and then tap the <strong>Shortcut <\/strong>tab from the keyboard settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterwards, pick the <strong>Screenshots <\/strong>option from the left-hand side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the list of screenshots action, <strong>double-tap<\/strong> on an individual option to change its settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, provide a new keyboard shortcut for screenshots. After that, close the window to save the setting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_How_to_Screenshot_on_Mac_Using_Touch_Bar\"><\/span>Method 3. How to Screenshot on Mac Using Touch Bar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mac operating system of 2016 and onward versions provide an in-built Mac Snipper Tool. This tool is available near the Touch bar. So, it will be beneficial for a fast and easy process of taking screenshots on Mac. Let\u2019s discuss the steps to take screenshots using Touch Bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the System Preference option from the Apple icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, choose the <strong>Keyboard<\/strong> option &gt;&gt; <strong>Customize Control Strip <\/strong>option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, look for the screenshots option and drag it to the Touch bar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, you can tap the <strong>Screenshot button<\/strong> near the Touch bar to capture the screen directly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, you can choose whether you want to take a screenshot of a portion, the entire screen, or a window.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Using_Preview_App_for_Taking_Screenshots_on_Mac\"><\/span>Method 4. Using Preview App for Taking Screenshots on Mac&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you know, we use a preview application to preview the images or files on the Mac operating system. Do you know? We can also use Previewer to take a screenshot. Besides, it is also capable of editing screenshots. So, if you want to take a screenshot on Mac using Previewer, read and follow the below steps.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First of all, open the window that you wish to print.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, run the <strong>Previewer <\/strong>app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, visit the <strong>File <\/strong>section and then select <strong>Take Screenshot<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the mode of screenshots like the entire screen, a window, or a selective part.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you follow the above steps correctly, then screenshots will be visible in the preview application. So, you can edit the screenshot accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Capture_Screen_on_Mac_With_Screenshots_Menu\"><\/span>Method 5. Capture Screen on Mac With Screenshots Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Mojave and onward versions offer a screenshot menu to make it easier for Mac users to take screenshots. This method is useful for both basic and advanced users. Now. let\u2019s start discussing this procedure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold the keys &#8211; <strong>Shift+Command+5.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you press the above keys, the screenshots menu will be open at the bottom along with various screen capture options.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Choose the required option from them such as Selective, the entire screen, or a window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterward, the thumbnail preview will be visible at the right bottom of your screen.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/\">How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finalizing\"><\/span><strong>Finalizing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you read this blog thoroughly, you can find different ways how to screenshot on Mac. From the different ways, you can choose the easiest and most reliable solution. If the shortcut keys don\u2019t work, you can try other ways. Also, you can change the shortcut keys as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: When we work in collaboration, we take screenshots of documents. 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