This article outlines the steps to take a screenshot on various operating systems, including Debian, Kubuntu, and macOS.
On Debian 8 and 9
- Using the tool included in the OS:
- Open the Applications menu.
- Go to Accessories.
- Select Take a Screenshot. This will open a tool that allows you to capture the entire screen or a specific area:
- Other ways to take a screenshot may vary depending on the desktop environment you use:
- Use the Print Screen Key: Press the Print Screen key to capture the entire screen. The screenshot will typically be saved in your home directory or the Pictures folder.
- Use other Screenshot Tools: You can also use built-in screenshot tools or applications like Shutter or GIMP for more advanced options.
On Debian 2.3
To take a screenshot on Debian 2.3, you have a couple of options:
- Using the Print Screen Key: Press the Print Screen key to capture the entire screen. The screenshot will typically be saved in your home directory or the Pictures folder.
- Using the tool included in the OS:
- Open the Debian Menu.
- Navigate to Accessories.
- Select Take a Screenshot. This will open a tool that allows you to capture the entire screen or a specific area:
On Kubuntu 8.04
For Kubuntu 8.04, you have several options for taking screenshots:
- Using the Print Screen Key: Press the Print Screen key to capture the entire screen.
- Capturing a Specific Window: Press Alt + Print Screen to capture a specific window.
- Using KSnapshot:
- Open the KMenu.
- Navigate to Graphics.
- Select KSnapshot. This tool allows you to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or a selected area:
The screenshots will be saved in your home directory or the Pictures folder.
on macOS
Capturing the Entire Screen
To capture the entire screen on a Mac, hold down Command (⌘) and Shift, then press 3.
This action will save the screenshot as a file on your desktop, with a filename that looks like “Screen shot YYYY-MM-DD at HH.MM.SS AM/PM.png”.
Capturing a Partial Screenshot
To take a partial screenshot, hold down Command (⌘) and Shift, then press 4.
Use your mouse to draw a rectangle around the area you want to capture. Alternatively, you can press the spacebar after pressing Command (⌘) + Shift + 4 to capture a specific window.
The screenshot will be saved on your desktop with a similar filename format.