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How do I change where my screenshots are saved? My desktop is a mess.

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If you're using macOS Mojave or later, launch the Screenshot app by pressing shift + command + 5. Click the Options menu in the app toolbar to edit where your screenshots are saved. Otherwise, you will have to move them manually.

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How do you screen record on a MacBook?

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If your MacBook is running Mojave or a later operating system, you can do this with the Screenshot app. Launch it by holding down Shift + Command + 5, then select one of the Screen Record options. If you're using an older operating system, you can do it by downloading a third-party screen recording app.

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Can I change the keys used to make a screenshot?

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Yes. Open the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen, then System Preferences. Click Keyboard, then select the Shortcuts tab. From there, select Screenshots in the menu at left, then change the default shortcuts to whatever you like.

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Which of these works better if I want to crop, fix or alter the screenshot to post on social media?

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Capture select area.

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How can I capture a web page that does not display in its entirety in the window?

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Try saving the web page as a PDF document. To do this, simply click the Print button like you would if you were trying to actually print it out. In the destination field, select 'Save as PDF'.

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How do I cancel the screenshot function?

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To cancel the screenshot program, I usually hit the ESC key (located in the top left corner of the keyboard).

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Why isn't method two working for me?

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Make sure that you are pressing down on all three buttons at the same time (Command + Shift + 4). Otherwise the method won't work.

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