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xfce4-screenshooter: Take a screenshot of a region of the screen (select using the mouse).
$ xfce4-screenshooter --region
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The command "xfce4-screenshooter --region" is used in the Xfce desktop environment to capture a screenshot of a specific region of the screen.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "xfce4-screenshooter" is the name of the program or command you are running.
  • "--region" is an option or argument that you provide to the command. It specifies that you want to capture a screenshot of a specific region of the screen.

When you execute this command, it will typically open a crosshair or selection tool that allows you to draw a rectangle around the area of the screen you want to capture. Once you've selected the region, the program will save the screenshot as an image file, usually in a default location or prompt you to choose a location.

Using this command, you can easily take screenshots of specific portions of your screen, which can be useful when you only need to capture a particular part of the display rather than the entire screen.

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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