Command For Print Screen
Tools like ShareX take the command to the next level, offering scrolling capture (capturing an entire webpage), OCR (text recognition), and instant uploads to the cloud. If you take more than five screenshots a day, the native commands simply cannot compete.
Once you've taken your shot, you can add notes or arrows using the built-in Snipping Tool editor in Windows or Preview on Mac to make your point even clearer. command for print screen
| Command | What it does | Where it goes | | --- | --- | --- | | | Captures entire screen | Desktop (as .png file) | | Shift + Command + 4 | Turns cursor into crosshair – drag to select area | Desktop | | Shift + Command + 4 then Space | Captures a specific window (camera icon appears) | Desktop | | Shift + Command + 5 | Opens Screenshot toolbar (video & screen capture options) | Choose destination | | Control + Shift + Command + 3 | Captures entire screen to Clipboard | Clipboard | Tools like ShareX take the command to the
Captures only the currently active window to your clipboard. macOS Shortcut Commands | Command | What it does | Where
Capturing a screen on a mobile device usually requires a physical button combination. Side button + Volume Up. iPhone (TouchID): Side button + Home button. Android: Power button + Volume Down (most models).
