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How to “Print Screen” on Mac OS X Computers
Posted in: Blog, Tutorials by Brett on March 15, 2008
I recently switched from Windows XP and Windows Vista to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. One of the many things I had to figure out how to do on my new Mac was the Print Screen function that I used all the time on Windows. So for those of you that don’t already know, here is the different key combination for “Print Screen” on Mac OS X Computers.
Command key, Shift key, and the number 3 key – takes a screen shot and saves it to the Desktop.
Command key, Shift key, and the number 4 key – the mouse changes from an arrow into cross hairs. Drag the cross hairs over the area you want to capture, when you release the mouse the screen shot will appear on your desktop.
Command key, Shift key, and the number 4 key, + space bar – the cursor will turn into a camera. Move over a window and click the mouse to take a snapshot of the window.
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but what about if you’re using Windows xp on a macbook pro… none of those work to screen print!! please help
Comment by crystal on September 15, 2008 at 7:48 pm |
As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you
Comment by Janardhanaya on February 8, 2009 at 3:14 pm |
I usually do not comment on blog posts but I found this quite interesting, so here goes. Thanks! Regards, P.
Comment by Paul on April 16, 2009 at 4:22 pm |
I dont usually reply to posts but I will in this case. WoW
Comment by Susie Kua on April 27, 2009 at 2:44 pm |
This would work for me if I had a Mac computer
Comment by denise martens on May 27, 2009 at 10:51 pm |
I’m so glad I found this site…Keep up the good work
Comment by Bill Bartmann on September 5, 2009 at 12:42 pm |
Hey good stuff…keep up the good work!
Comment by Bill Bartmann on September 7, 2009 at 2:51 pm |