How to Take a Screenshot

Applies to: Students, Faculty, Staff
Revised: 2022-10-24
Status: Approved

Answers the questions:

• How do I take a screenshot?
  

Overview

This document will step through the process of taking a screenshot on a Windows or Mac computer.

Taking a Screenshot on Windows

If you are using a Windows computer, then you can use a program called snipping tool, which is built in to the system. The fastest way to find the program is to click the start menu and type in "Snipping Tool" and hit enter.

The program will launch, and a new window will appear. You can select the mode of the screen shot, by click on "Mode". If you need to screenshot something that requires you to have your cursor over it, then use the "Delay" option. Once the options you need are selected, click "New". A new window will appear with the screenshot. You can highlight any information to draw attention to it, or ink private information out. 

Clicking on the envelope will start your default email program and allow you to send the image. 

Taking a Screenshot on macOS

If you are using a mac, then you can use one of the two built in shortcuts for taking screenshots. 

You can screenshot your entire screen with the shortcut shift-command-3. This will create an image file on your desktop.

You can screenshot a selection of your screen with the shortcut Shift-Command-4. Your cursor will become a cross-hair, and you will be able to create a box around the selection you wish to capture.