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Taking a screenshot without temporary image on desktop.

How can I change my settings so that when I take a screenshot, the file goes straight to my desktop instead of being delayed for several seconds by a temporary image in the lower right corner of my screen?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jul 9, 2019 2:16 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2019 2:51 PM

Press "command + shift + 5", click on Options, uncheck "Show Floating Thumbnail".

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Taking a screenshot without temporary image on desktop.

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