How do I take a screenshot on a MacBook?

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how to take screenshot in macbook  is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using built-in keyboard shortcuts.  

  1. Capture the Entire Screen:

  • To capture the entire screen, simultaneously press the "Shift + Command + 3" keys on your keyboard. You will hear a camera shutter sound, and the screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop. 

  1. Capture a Selected Portion of the Screen:

  • If you want to capture a specific area of the screen, press "Shift + Command + 4." Your cursor will change to a crosshair. Click and drag the crosshair to select the desired area, then release the mouse or trackpad button. will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop.

  1. Capture a Specific Window:

  • To capture a screenshot of a specific window, press "Shift + Command + 4," followed by the Spacebar. Your cursor will change to a camera icon. Move the camera icon over the window you want to capture and click. as a PNG file on your desktop.

  1. Additional Tip: Capture the Touch Bar (for MacBook Pro models with a Touch Bar):

  • If you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar, you can capture a screenshot of the Touch Bar by pressing "Shift + Command + 6." The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop.

Remember, these keyboard shortcuts work on most MacBooks running macOS. However, if you have customized your keyboard shortcuts or are using a different version of macOS, the key combinations might vary slightly.