Re: Word-a-Day: screenshot

[Denis Washington <dwashington gmx net>]

On Thu, 2008-04-03 at 11:35 -0500, Shaun McCance wrote:
> Let's start this out with an easy one.
> 
> ===========================================================
> screenshot
> An image showing the display of the screen or an area
> of the screen.  One word; do not use 'screen shot' or
> 'screen-shot'.  Do not use 'screen grab', 'screen capture',
> or any other term.
> 
> Do not use as a verb.  Use 'take a screenshot' instead.
> Do not use 'screenshoot' or any variant.
> ===========================================================
> 
> This is congruent with the current Style Guide recommendation,
> as well as with popular usage within our community.  The term
> has become common enough to warrant usage as a single word.
> 
> A number of dictionaries and style guides (including the Apple
> Publications Style Guide) recommend 'screen shot'.  I think
> they're fighting a losing battle.
> 
> --
> Shaun

+1

Regards,
Denis