Purdue Fort Wayne- Capturing the Content of your Screen as an Image

Overview

Two methods for taking screenshots on both Windows and Mac.

Instructions

Steps for using Windows and Mac for taking screenshots of pictures:

Windows:

1. Full Screen Capture:

   • Press the Print Screen key (usually located near the number pad).
   • The screenshot will be copied to your clipboard.
   • Paste the image into a graphics editing program (e.g., Paint or Photoshop) using Ctrl + V.

2. Active Window Capture:

   • Press Print Screen + Alt simultaneously.
   • This captures only the active window.
   • Paste the image from the clipboard into a graphics editing program.

3. Specific Area of the Screen:

   • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Snipping Tool.
   • Click New in the Snipping Tool to create a new screenshot.
   • Use the crosshairs to select the area you want to capture.
   • The image will be displayed in the Snipping Tool window. Save it before taking another screenshot.

Mac:

1. Full Screen Capture:

   • Press Command (Apple) + Shift + 3.
   • An image file (e.g., Picture1, Picture2) will be created on your hard drive.

2. Specific Area of the Screen:

   • Press Command (Apple) + Shift + 4.
   • Your cursor becomes a crosshair; select the desired area.
   • An image file will be created on your hard drive.

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