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mate-screenshot: Create a specific area screenshot.
$ mate-screenshot --area
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The command "mate-screenshot --area" is used to capture a screenshot of a specific area of the screen on a Linux system using the MATE desktop environment.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "mate-screenshot" is the main command that initiates the screenshot capturing process.
  • "--area" is an option provided to specify that only a specific area of the screen should be captured.

When this command is executed, it typically triggers a screenshot tool provided by the MATE desktop environment. The user can then select an area of the screen by clicking and dragging the mouse. Once the selection is made, the tool captures the screenshot of that specific area and saves it to a file or allows the user to perform other actions like copy it to the clipboard.

In summary, the "mate-screenshot --area" command allows for capturing a screenshot of a chosen area on a Linux system running the MATE desktop environment.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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