Mac OS X: Take a screenshot without a border

Mac OS X Mavericks offers a hidden feature that allows you to take screenshots without the usual edge.

Borderless screenshot on OS X Mavericks

Typically, screenshots in Mac OS X have a drop shadow as a border. Under Mavericks, Apple added a keyboard shortcut that allows you to take borderless screenshots.

• Use the key combination [CMD] + [Shift] + [4] and then press the space bar to start the screenshot mode.
• Create the screenshot with one click. Hold down the [ALT] key at the same time, take the screenshot without a border.

In our practical tips on Mac OS X you will also learn how to calibrate your monitor under Mavericks.