How to Set Shutter's Preferences

Open Shutter up so that you can get to the preferences., Decide which preferences you want to change., Click on Actions., Change the behavior., Choose how to capture the screen.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Shutter up so that you can get to the preferences.

    At the top of the screen, go to Edit >> Preferences.
  2. Step 2: Decide which preferences you want to change.

    Some that you might want to change are:
    Type of file format you prefer your screenshot to be in.

    JPG, PNG, and GIF are better because they are able to be seen in your browsers.

    Where you want to save the file at Hot keys (shortcuts) , This is where you can choose the software to view the image with.

    Shutter has its own built-in editor which allows for annotation. , You have several options that you can change depending on your needs and work flow. ,
  3. Step 3: Click on Actions.

  4. Step 4: Change the behavior.

  5. Step 5: Choose how to capture the screen.

Detailed Guide

At the top of the screen, go to Edit >> Preferences.

Some that you might want to change are:
Type of file format you prefer your screenshot to be in.

JPG, PNG, and GIF are better because they are able to be seen in your browsers.

Where you want to save the file at Hot keys (shortcuts) , This is where you can choose the software to view the image with.

Shutter has its own built-in editor which allows for annotation. , You have several options that you can change depending on your needs and work flow. ,

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