> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tellclip.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Annotate a screenshot

> Add arrows, shapes, text, freehand marks, pixelation, and crops.

The screenshot editor adds visual notes without changing the original history copy.

## Open the editor

Click the screenshot card, or select `Edit` on the card. You can also select `Open in Editor` from `Recent Screenshots`.

![The Tellclip screenshot editor with the annotation toolbar](https://mintcdn.com/tellclip/KgsKXCPNDy3hDD1R/images/mac/screenshot-editor-overview-styled.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=KgsKXCPNDy3hDD1R\&q=85\&s=699cbc6af468c7febb09a4d7b84039d5)

## Add an annotation

**1. Select a tool**

Select `Arrow`, `Line`, `Rectangle`, `Ellipse`, `Pen`, `Text`, or `Pixelate`.

**2. Draw the annotation**

Drag on the screenshot. For text, click the screenshot and enter the text.

**3. Save the result**

Press `⌘S`, or select `Save to file`.

Tellclip includes the annotations in the copied or saved image.

## Change an annotation

Select a color and stroke width before you draw. For a solid rectangle or ellipse, press `F`.

To move or resize an annotation, press `V`. Then select the annotation.

## Tool shortcuts

| Tool | Shortcut | Use |
| - | - | - |
| Select | `V` | Select, move, or resize an annotation. |
| Arrow | `A` | Point to an item. |
| Line | `L` | Draw a straight line. |
| Rectangle | `R` | Outline or fill a rectangular area. |
| Ellipse | `E` | Outline or fill a circular area. |
| Pen | `P` | Draw a freehand mark. |
| Text | `T` | Add text with a selected size and font. |
| Pixelate | `B` | Obscure an area with a pixel effect. |
| Crop | `C` | Keep only part of the screenshot. |

> [!WARNING]
>
> `Pixelate` is a visual effect. Do not use it as the only protection for sensitive information.

## Crop a screenshot

**1. Select Crop**

Press `C`, or select `Crop`.

**2. Set the crop**

Drag a crop edge or corner. Tellclip can snap the crop to captured window bounds.

**3. Apply the crop**

Press `Return`.

Press `Esc` before you apply the crop to discard the pending crop.

## Common errors

### Typing changes the tool

Click the text box before you type. Tool shortcuts do not run while the text box has focus.

### An annotation is difficult to select

Press `V`. Then click its line or visible area. The most recently drawn matching annotation is selected first.

### You closed the editor without saving

Open `Recent Screenshots` from the Tellclip menu. Then reopen the screenshot from its local history copy.

## Related pages

* [Capture a screenshot](https://tellclip.com/docs/screenshots/capture.md)
* [Style a screenshot](https://tellclip.com/docs/screenshots/style.md)
* [Save screenshots and use history](https://tellclip.com/docs/screenshots/save-and-history.md)


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