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How to take a screenshot in OS X

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`cei-:iconcei-: Mar 2, 2007, 7:36:31 AM
There are several ways to do this, but the easiest is:

cmd+shift+3 - takes a screenshot of the whole desktop
cmd+shift+4 - takes a screenshot of the area you select
These will get saved to the desktop - to put the contents on your clipboard, hold down ctl as well

You can also use the Grab application, located within your Utilities folder

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`skaeleen:iconskaeleen: Mar 2, 2007, 7:38:16 AM
Cei is THE bomb when it comes to apple help.

You seriously make an awesome difference in these forums man.
~jonnymorris:iconjonnymorris: Mar 2, 2007, 12:07:22 PM
Is it possible to set the files to be saved elsewhere?
`cei-:iconcei-: Mar 2, 2007, 1:32:31 PM
No, it'll always go to your desktop

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=beta3:iconbeta3: Mar 2, 2007, 1:55:04 PM
I'd like to add that you can also hit spacebar after cmd+shift+4 to take a screen shot of a particular window. Just click the window with your mouse when you get the camera cursor.

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%godofodd:icongodofodd: Mar 2, 2007, 3:15:56 PM
Mind if I do a straight copy/paste of this into FAQ #102: How do I add my desktop screenshot to my page?

The current explanation for Mac users is lacking, so say the least.

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`cei-:iconcei-: Mar 2, 2007, 3:44:35 PM
Sure thing :)

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%godofodd:icongodofodd: Mar 2, 2007, 3:52:51 PM
Done and done. :thumbsup:

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`cei-:iconcei-: Mar 2, 2007, 3:55:42 PM
:winner:

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~spencereholtaway:iconspencereholtaway: Mar 3, 2007, 9:11:46 AM
there's also a piece of software that lets you change what format you save the screenshot as. Default, as you will know by now is png.

I forget the name but google or [link] should help you out :-)

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~SladeInFull:iconSladeInFull: Mar 3, 2007, 5:23:10 PM
my default is pdf so it has a embed colour profile, the software is snapz pro x by ambrosia software, unfortunately. You have to review the image before taking another (I usually take shots in bursts)

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