Windows Screenshot Area Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web

Captures part of the screen. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Windows, plus other ways to do it.

Quick Answer

Windows
Win+Shift+S
Mac
Cmd+Shift+4
Web
Not confirmed yet
Windows

Screenshot Area

Windows
Win+Shift+S

Captures part of the screen.

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How to screenshot area in Windows with the keyboard

  1. Open Windows and go to where you want to screenshot area.
  2. Press Win + Shift + S on Windows or Cmd + Shift + 4 on Mac.

Windows Screenshot Area Shortcut for Windows

Press Win + Shift + S.

Windows Screenshot Area Shortcut for Mac

Press Cmd + Shift + 4.

Windows Screenshot Area Shortcut for Windows Web

We haven't confirmed a Windows Web shortcut for this yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Windows screenshot area shortcut?

On Windows, press Win + Shift + S. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + 4.

Is there a Mac shortcut to screenshot area in Windows?

Yes: Cmd + Shift + 4.

Does it work in Windows for the web?

We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.

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