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19 Nov, 2008

Screen Capture Tips for Mac and PC

Posted by: Marc In: Apple| Hacks| Microsoft


I always forget how to screen capture because I’m a bit of a Switzerland in that I like and use both Mac’s and PC’s. So this post is my quick reference guide. Let me know if you have any others?

I’m a MAC

  • Command + Shift + 3 = entire desktop
  • Command + Shift + 4 = select part desktop
  • Command + Shift + 4 then Spacebar = active window

I’m a PC

  • Print Screen > Paste into graphics program = desktop
  • Alt + Print Screen > Paste into graphics program = active window

I’m a Vista PC

  • Accessories > Snipping Tool > pick method from ‘New’ drop-down

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  • Marc: Yeah i agree, it's just plain frustrating and not even close to acceptable. We have many flaws usability flaws I will admit openly. Not as frustrating
  • Gary Barber: However you never want to have a web application that frustrates people and makes it hard for them to do want they want to do with their data. Remo
  • Farhan Rehman: Interesting... It's often been said that the clutter in ones physical space, be it work, or home, is a reflection of the cluttered thoughts in ones m

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