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[Kevin Soars]

Well at least you will see the picture even if it does not show like your own attachments. I do hope I have not taken up too much time with this original 'simple' question and the follow up of questions about showing screenshots. However, as I say, it brought forth much kindness and patience from others and inspired David's very helpful Blog. So I have learnt a lot there. Then I received 'my own' private tutorial on uploading screenshots; and of course, Ken, that will help others I am sure.

So, thanks again to all,

Kevin.

[Ken Simpson]

You will be able to show attachments like I have them if you use png to jpg as your screencap format. TIFF is big and wasteful for this.

So my recommendation is:
Open terminal
type

defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg

or

defaults write com.apple.screencapture type png

if you'd prefer png (better quality and still a smallish file)

and then either restart or type

sudo killall SystemUIServer

A description of the process can be found here: http://macs.about.co...shot-Format.htm

Now when you do a screencapture, it will be in png or jpg format and it will post and display just fine.

(The tutorial only took about 10 minutes)

[Kevin Soars]

Just wondering if I can now post a screenshot?

[Kevin Soars]

Sorry Ken,

I am obviously doing something wrong or not following your instructions as I should. I shall send you a PM. I don't want to 'block' the Forums in any way!

[Kevin Soars]

Trying once again!

Edited by Kevin Soars, 18 October 2012 - 03:15 PM.

[Kevin Soars]

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[Ken Simpson]

Yes!!!