How to Take Screenshots on MacBook Air M4 (macOS 26 Guide)

Taking Full Screen Screenshots

• 📸 Use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Command + 3 to capture your entire screen.
• ✏️ After capturing, a preview appears allowing you to edit, delete, or share the screenshot.
• 💾 Completed screenshots are automatically saved to your home screen.

Capturing Selected Areas and Windows

• 🎯 To screenshot a specific area, press Shift + Command + 4, then drag the crosshair cursor to select your desired region.
• 🖼️ For a window screenshot, use Shift + Command + 4, press the spacebar, and then click on the window you wish to capture.
• ✅ Similar to full-screen captures, these can also be edited, deleted, or shared.

Utilizing the Screenshot Menu

• 🎛️ Access a comprehensive screenshot menu by pressing Shift + Command + 5.
• 🎬 This menu offers options to capture a selected window, the entire screen, or a selected portion, and also includes recording options.
• 🖱️ After selecting your desired capture type, click Capture to proceed.

Customizing Menu Bar and Control Center Access

• ⚙️ To add a screenshot button to your menu bar or control center, navigate to System Settings via the Apple menu.
• ➕ In the sidebar, select 'Menu Bar' or 'Control Center', then find and click the plus icon next to 'Capture screen', 'Capture selection', or 'Custom capture'.
• 👆 This allows for quick access to screenshot tools directly from your menu bar or control center.