Introduction
Taking a screenshot is a useful feature for a variety of reasons, including capturing an error message, creating instructional materials, or simply saving an image for later use. In this article, we'll explain how to take a screenshot on a MacBook Air 2020.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
The easiest and most straightforward way to take a screenshot on a MacBook Air 2020 is by using keyboard shortcuts. There are several keyboard shortcuts you can use to take different types of screenshots.
Full Screen Screenshot
If you want to capture everything on your MacBook Air screen, you can take a full-screen screenshot using the following keyboard shortcut:
- Press Shift + Command + 3
Selected Area Screenshot
If you want to capture a specific area of your screen, you can take a selected area screenshot using the following keyboard shortcut:
- Press Shift + Command + 4
After pressing the keyboard shortcut, your cursor will turn into a crosshair. Use your cursor to select the area you want to capture, and release the mouse button or trackpad when you've selected the desired area.
Window Screenshot
If you want to capture a specific window or application, you can take a window screenshot using the following keyboard shortcut:
- Press Shift + Command + 4, then press the Spacebar
After pressing the keyboard shortcut, your cursor will turn into a camera icon. Move your cursor over the window or application you want to capture, and click the mouse button or trackpad.
Using the Touch Bar
If your MacBook Air 2020 has a Touch Bar, you can use it to take screenshots.
Full Screen Screenshot
To take a full-screen screenshot using the Touch Bar, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Shift + Command + 6 keys
- Release the keys when you hear a camera shutter sound
Selected Area Screenshot
To take a selected area screenshot using the Touch Bar, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Shift + Command + 4 keys
- Use your finger to drag the crosshair to select the area you want to capture
- Release your finger to take the screenshot
Window Screenshot
To take a window screenshot using the Touch Bar, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Shift + Command + 5 keys
- Click on the "Capture selected window" button
- Move your cursor over the window you want to capture, and click on it
Using Preview App
Another way to take a screenshot on your MacBook Air 2020 is by using the Preview app.
Full Screen Screenshot
To take a full-screen screenshot using the Preview app, follow these steps:
- Open the Preview app from your Applications folder
- Click on "File" in the menu bar, then click on "Take Screenshot"
- Select "From Entire Screen" from the drop-down menu
- Click on the camera icon to take the screenshot
Selected Area Screenshot
To take a selected area screenshot using the Preview app, follow these steps:
- Open the Preview app from your Applications folder
- Click on "File" in the menu bar, then click on "Take Screenshot"
- Select "From Selection" from the drop-down menu
- Use your cursor to select the area you want to capture, and release the mouse button or trackpad
Window Screenshot
To take a window screenshot using the Preview app, follow these steps:
- Open the Preview app from your Applications folder
- Click on "File" in the menu bar, then click on "Take Screenshot"
- Select "From Window" from the drop-down