Mac Keyboard Shortcuts for Screenshots: The Complete Cheat Sheet
Every Mac keyboard shortcut for screenshots in one table: ⌘⇧3, ⌘⇧4, Space, ⌘⇧5, ⌘⇧6, Control to copy, and how to change or turn them off in System Settings.
October 17, 2026 8 min read
Clear, tested answers about screenshots, screen recording and annotation on Windows and Mac.
Every Mac keyboard shortcut for screenshots in one table: ⌘⇧3, ⌘⇧4, Space, ⌘⇧5, ⌘⇧6, Control to copy, and how to change or turn them off in System Settings.
October 17, 2026 8 min read
How to screenshot on a Mac or MacBook: ⌘⇧3 for the whole screen, ⌘⇧4 for an area, Space for a window, ⌘⇧5 for the toolbar, Control to copy. Plus where files go.
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