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Tip: Change the capture hotkey in the Capture window.<\/p>\n\t

The default global capture hotkey is Print Screen<\/strong> (Windows) or Control+Shift+C<\/strong> (Mac). To change the capture hotkey, in the Capture window click the shortcut field<\/strong> under the Capture button. Press the desired key combination on the keyboard. To learn more, see Snagit Capture Hotkeys<\/a>.
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Capture Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Note:<\/b> Snagit shortcuts are tested on a QWERTY keyboard. Some shortcuts may not work with the keyboard you use. To configure your own shortcuts for your keyboard, see Customize Shortcuts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Option<\/th>Windows<\/th>Mac<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Capture – Uses the current settings in the Capture Window<\/td>Print Screen<\/td>Control+Shift+C<\/td><\/tr>
All-in-One Capture<\/td>–<\/td>Control+Shift+O

From the All-in-One toolbar:
  • Image capture: I<\/li>
  • Video capture: V<\/li>
  • Scrolling capture: S<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Image Capture<\/td>–<\/td>Control+Shift+S<\/td><\/tr>
Mission Control Capture (Mac)<\/td>–<\/td>Control+Shift+M<\/td><\/tr>
Expose (Window) Capture (Mac)<\/td>–<\/td>Control+Shift+W<\/td><\/tr>
Menu Capture<\/td>–<\/td>Control+Shift+E<\/td><\/tr>
Repeat Last Capture<\/td>To set a shortcut for this option, select Capture window > File > Capture Preferences > Hotkeys tab<\/strong>.<\/td>Control+Shift+R<\/td><\/tr>
Video Capture<\/td>–<\/td>Control+Shift+V<\/td><\/tr>
Create Video from Images<\/td>Ctrl+Alt+V<\/td>Option+V<\/td><\/tr>
Next Image
(Video from Images)<\/td>		Right Arrow key<\/td>Command+]<\/td><\/tr>
Previous Image
(Video from Images)<\/td>		Left Arrow key<\/td>Command+[<\/td><\/tr>
Video Selection Guides<\/td>G<\/td>G<\/td><\/tr>
Start Recording<\/td>Shift+F9<\/td>Control+Shift+Spacebar<\/td><\/tr>
Pause\/Resume Recording<\/td>Shift+F9<\/td>Control+Shift+Spacebar<\/td><\/tr>
Stop Recording<\/td>Shift+F10<\/td>Control+Shift+V<\/td><\/tr>
Swap Picture-in-Picture and Fullscreen Webcam<\/td>Ctrl+Shift+F<\/td>Control+Shift+F<\/td><\/tr>
Enter\/Exit Draw Mode<\/td>Ctrl+Shift+D<\/td>Control+Shift+D<\/td><\/tr>
Select Arrow Screen Draw Tool<\/td>A<\/td>A<\/td><\/tr>
Select Square Screen Draw Tool<\/td>S<\/td>S<\/td><\/tr>
Select Step Screen Draw Tool,
Restart Step Numbering<\/td>		1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Magnifier<\/td>M<\/td>M<\/td><\/tr>
Cancel Capture<\/td>Esc<\/td>Esc<\/td><\/tr>
Show\/Hide Capture Help<\/td>F1<\/td>H<\/td><\/tr>
Capture Fullscreen<\/td>–<\/td>F<\/td><\/tr>
Capture Multiple Regions<\/td>–<\/td>Hold the Command key<\/td><\/tr>
End Multiple Image Capture<\/td>Right-click screen<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Automatic Scrolling Capture<\/td>When Scrolling Arrows are present:
  • Horizontally: H<\/li>
  • Vertically: V<\/li>
  • Diagonally: B<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
When Scrolling Arrows are present:
  • Horizontally: R<\/li>
  • Vertically: D<\/li>
  • Diagonally: X<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Move Crosshairs 1 Pixel<\/td>Arrow keys<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Capture 1:1 Aspect Ratio (Square)<\/td>Hold the Shift key<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Region (16:9 Aspect Ratio)<\/td>Click and drag to select an area on the screen. Hold the Ctrl key to lock the selection to a 16:9 aspect ratio. <\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Region (4:3 Aspect Ratio)<\/td>Click and drag to select an area on the screen. Hold the Ctrl+Shift key to lock the selection to a 4:3 aspect ratio.<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Take a Capture<\/td>Enter<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Start a Region Selection<\/td>Shift+Enter<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Exit Snagit Capture<\/td>Ctrl+Shift+X<\/td>Command+Q
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Tip: Create other keyboard shortcuts with Presets.<\/p>\n\t

Create a keyboard shortcut for each of the different captures you commonly take. See Save Capture Settings as Presets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Editor Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n