To capture your Mac screen, you can use a specific keyboard shortcut that will instantly save an image of your entire display.
Capturing Your Entire Mac Screen
The simplest way to take a full-screen screenshot on your Mac involves pressing a combination of three keys. This method is quick and saves the image directly to your desktop by default.
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Step 1: Press the Key Combination
- Simultaneously press and hold these three keys: Shift, Command, and 3.
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Step 2: Review or Save the Screenshot
- After pressing the keys, you might see a small thumbnail appear in the corner of your screen.
- You can click this thumbnail to open the screenshot for editing immediately.
- If you choose not to interact with the thumbnail, the screenshot will automatically be saved as an image file on your desktop.
This process ensures you capture the complete view of your Mac's screen efficiently.
