i3-scrot:tldr:84020
i3-scrot: Capture a screenshot of a specific rectangular selection.
$ i3-scrot --select
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The command "i3-scrot --select" is used to take a screenshot of a particular selected area on the screen using the i3 window manager.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "i3-scrot" is the name of the command-line tool used for taking screenshots in i3 window manager.
- "--select" is an optional argument or flag passed to the command, and it specifies that you want to select a specific area on the screen for the screenshot.
When you execute the command "i3-scrot --select," it typically triggers a mode where you can click and drag to define a rectangular area on the screen. Once you release the mouse button, the screenshot of the selected area is captured and saved to a file, usually in the current working directory.
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