If you ever need to take a screenshot in Windows whilst using Boot Camp on your Mac – and with the Apple supplied keyboard, you may find it difficult to perform this action. However, this scenario occurs more often than you might think. Today, we still see users requesting Google Search to help them with this task. For that reason, we updated this post to reflect the current state of events, keyboards, and practice.
Close Interfering Apps. You should check if any of the apps running in the background are. The mac screenshot tool allows for easy collaboration and troubleshooting, however, it may sometimes not work reliably. The screenshot functionality on Mac may break due to a recent system update, slow CPU, limited RAM and general OS instability. Here are a few recommendations for you as to how to fix the screenshot app on Mac.
“Print Screen” is a term used in the Windows environment to explain and give the ability for users to capture the content visible on the screen. Specifically, on Windows compatible keyboards, you will notice Print Screen is an actual button. On the Mac keyboards no button is assigned or labelled that way.
- The Screenshot toolbar is available in macOS Mojave or later. When saving your recording automatically, your Mac uses the name ”Screen Recording date at time.mov”. To cancel making a recording, press the Esc key before clicking to record. You can open screen recordings with QuickTime Player, iMovie, and other apps that can edit or view videos.
- What to do if you can't take a screenshot on Mac: 1. Try restarting your Mac. Double-check shortcuts. Pick System Preferences → Keyboard → Shortcuts.
- I am running the latest version of Mojave and my Screenshot app just started not working. I tried restarting my macbook, resetting NVRAM, I checked screenshot shortcuts and dropbox settings. The problem is when I double click or try to open the Screenshot app, nothing happens. The screenshot key combos do not work either.
The good news is through a series of keystrokes you can perform the same function as Print Screen. On a Mac, you might hear the language of how to screen capture or how to screenshot.
Screenshot – Screen Capture – Print Screen in Windows on Mac
- To capture the entire screen simply press Function (fn) + Shift + F11.
- To capture the front most window press Option (alt) + Function (fn) + Shift + F11.
If you have your function keys mapped correctly in Windows you will be able to go without using the Function (fn) key. By default you will need to use it.
FAQ:
Where is the F11 Key located?
We have many people asking about the location of the F11 key. Please look closely – it’s the third key from the top right corner, represented by the “lower the volume” speaker icon.
Where is the destination of the screen capture?
Once you hear the click sound when taking the screen capture, the copy of your image is in your virtual clipboard. In order to retrieve it, you can open an application (such as Paint or Word) and use the “Paste command” to see, alter, or modify this capture. Further, you can save as a file in a location of your choosing.
Screen Capture On Mac Not Working Together
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Also, F12 does not work on a Mac to capture a screen.