How Do You Create a Screenshot in Linux?

How Do You Create a Screenshot in Linux?
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How do you screenshot on Linux?

Quickly take a screenshot of the desktop, a window, or an area at any time using these global keyboard shortcuts: Prt Scrn to take a screenshot of the desktop. Alt + Prt Scrn to take a screenshot of a window. Shift + Prt Scrn to take a screenshot of an area you select.

How do I create a custom screenshot?

Use Shift+Print Screen to select a custom area to capture. You can also add the Ctrl key to any shortcut and save the image to the clipboard.

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