FYI, Shift-Ctrl-Command-4 will put the screenshot on the clipboard so you can simply paste it into the note, in the Mac App. Cannot paste it in with the Safari-Evernote webpage, no matter what I've tried. MAC Take a screenshot of your whole screen. Press ⌘ – Command, Shift, and 3 on your keyboard at the same time. Note: The Command key is located in the bottom left of your keyboard. The Shift keys are located on the bottom left and right of your keyboard. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop as a.png file. Take a screenshot of part.
How to take a screenshot on a Mac | |||||||
| hold down | ⌘ command | and | shift | and press | # 3 | = | Your Mac captures the entire screen and saves it as a file on the desktop. The file name will look like 'Screen shot 2020-12-09 at 08.45.00 AM.png'. |
How do I take a partial screenshot? | |||||||
| hold down | ⌘ command | and | shift | and press | $ 4 | = | Use your mouse to draw a rectangle in order to specify what to capture – or press the spacebar and then click on something (e.g. a window) to capture it. Your Mac then saves it as a file on the desktop. The file name will look like 'Screen shot 2020-12-09 at 08.45.00 AM.png'. |
How do I take a screenshot of the Touch Bar (MacBook Pro)? | |||||||
| hold down | ⌘ command | and | shift | and press | ^ 6 | = | Your Mac captures the entire Touch Bar and saves it as a file on the desktop. |
Where is my Screenshot? | |||||||
| The file won't open automatically. You will find it on the desktop. Also the Finder might be helpful. |
Can you show me in a video? | |||||
I don't need a file. How can I have a screenshot in the clipboard instead? | |||||
| hold down | control | together with any of the combinations above | = | Your Mac takes a screenshot and copies it to the clipboard (instead of saving it as a file). | |
I guess it's in the clipboard now. How can I paste it into a document or something? | |||||
| hold down | ⌘ command | and press | V | = | Your Mac pastes the screenshot (that is in the clipboard) into a document or image you are currently editing. |
I don't like keyboard shortcuts. How can I take a screenshot using Preview? | |||||
How can I have my screenshots in other file formats than PNG? | |||||
| With Preview (see previous question) you can save your screenshots in JPG, TIFF, PDF, and other file formats. | |||||
I need even more flexibility. How can I take screenshots using the command line ('Terminal')? | |||||
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'Universal Clipboard' makes copying and pasting super simple across macOS and iOS. There are many ways this Continuity feature can boost your experience. A classic case in point, you can save the screenshots directly to the clipboard on your Mac so that they are available across your devices.
Let's say; you have taken a screenshot on your Mac and want to import it in the Notes app on your iPhone. Instead of using AirDrop or other means, take it in the clipboard. Then, your image will be just a quick paste away. Isn't it a bit more straightforward? Find out how it works!
How to Save Mac Screenshots Directly to the Clipboard in macOS
- When you take screenshots on Mac, they are saved as images in the PNG file format on your desktop
- But, when you press a modifier key (Shift, Control, Option (Alt), and Command keys) when taking a screenshot, it will send the image to the system clipboard
- Universal Clipboard is available in iOS 10 or later and macOS Sierra or higher. So, make sure your devices are fully compatible
First off, go to the screen you want to capture.
Next, you need to press the Control (⌃) key on the keyboard. Now, you need to hold Shift (⇧)+Command (⌘)+4 shortcut to send an image of part of the screen to the clipboard.
Simply hold the Control (⌃)+Shift (⇧)+Command (⌘)+3 to take the screenshot of the entire screen.
That's it!
Can you show me in a video? | |||||
I don't need a file. How can I have a screenshot in the clipboard instead? | |||||
| hold down | control | together with any of the combinations above | = | Your Mac takes a screenshot and copies it to the clipboard (instead of saving it as a file). | |
I guess it's in the clipboard now. How can I paste it into a document or something? | |||||
| hold down | ⌘ command | and press | V | = | Your Mac pastes the screenshot (that is in the clipboard) into a document or image you are currently editing. |
I don't like keyboard shortcuts. How can I take a screenshot using Preview? | |||||
How can I have my screenshots in other file formats than PNG? | |||||
| With Preview (see previous question) you can save your screenshots in JPG, TIFF, PDF, and other file formats. | |||||
I need even more flexibility. How can I take screenshots using the command line ('Terminal')? | |||||
|
'Universal Clipboard' makes copying and pasting super simple across macOS and iOS. There are many ways this Continuity feature can boost your experience. A classic case in point, you can save the screenshots directly to the clipboard on your Mac so that they are available across your devices.
Let's say; you have taken a screenshot on your Mac and want to import it in the Notes app on your iPhone. Instead of using AirDrop or other means, take it in the clipboard. Then, your image will be just a quick paste away. Isn't it a bit more straightforward? Find out how it works!
How to Save Mac Screenshots Directly to the Clipboard in macOS
- When you take screenshots on Mac, they are saved as images in the PNG file format on your desktop
- But, when you press a modifier key (Shift, Control, Option (Alt), and Command keys) when taking a screenshot, it will send the image to the system clipboard
- Universal Clipboard is available in iOS 10 or later and macOS Sierra or higher. So, make sure your devices are fully compatible
First off, go to the screen you want to capture.
Next, you need to press the Control (⌃) key on the keyboard. Now, you need to hold Shift (⇧)+Command (⌘)+4 shortcut to send an image of part of the screen to the clipboard.
Simply hold the Control (⌃)+Shift (⇧)+Command (⌘)+3 to take the screenshot of the entire screen.
That's it!
You have successfully taken the screenshot to the Universal Clipboard. Now, open any app on your Mac or iOS device (connected with the same iCloud account) and then paste it as usual.
How To Screenshot On Pc
Wrapping Up…
Copy And Paste Screenshot Mac
The idea of copying anything on iPhone and pasting it in a document on Mac or vice-versa is really super handy and productive. I've always found it neat and therefore would recommend you to take advantage of it to enhance your experience.
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