The editing functions on a mac when a screenshot is taken make zero sense. In fact, they don't actually seem to provide any functionality whatsoever other than creating straight or wavy lines with a variable width. HOW DO YOU USE THESE?

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The editing functions on a mac when a screenshot is taken make zero sense. In fact, they don't actually seem to provide any functionality whatsoever other than creating straight or wavy lines with a variable width. HOW DO YOU USE THESE?

I've already asked the question. Ctrl+shift+4 takes a snapshot of whatever it is that you're working on - and then it opens up in a window (that can't be moved by the way) with several editing functions that do not have any common sense as far as functionality or usability. I cannot find ANYTHING online authored by anyone who can explain just exactly how to use these tools. I feel it is a great disservice having no information that supports the use of these basic tools.

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 22, 2022 4:08 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 22, 2022 4:15 PM in response to millicentmich

Mark up files on Mac - Apple Support (IL)

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Answer 2

Jun 23, 2022 6:42 AM in response to millicentmich

If you don't want to see this window, you don't HAVE to!

1) It will only show if you click the thumbnail; wait a few seconds and it goes away, or:

2) Turn off "Show Floating Thumbnail" and the screenshot is saved silently, and IMMEDIATELY, to your Desktop (or the location of your choice)

Just press Command-Shift-5, click on Options and make the changes to suit your preferred workflow

(by the way, that interface you dislike can be very useful... I often take screenshots to help people in the forum; circling an item, underlining or adding some helping text are all possible)

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Answer 3

Jun 22, 2022 4:18 PM in response to millicentmich

I meant to put this on here for you as well

Take screenshots or screen recordings on Mac - Apple Support (IL)

Also, the user guides are very useful!

macOS User Guide - Apple Support (IL)

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The editing functions on a mac when a screenshot is taken make zero sense. In fact, they don't actually seem to provide any functionality whatsoever other than creating straight or wavy lines with a variable width. HOW DO YOU USE THESE?

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