Problems with "screen recording" function in Quicktime

How can you stop a screen recording in Quicktime without using the "Control-Command-Esc." shortcut? Why is there no actual menu option in Quicktime to end a screen recording?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 6, 2023 9:12 PM

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Oct 7, 2023 7:29 AM in response to npm87k

whenever you start a screen recording, a "stop button" will appear on your menubar.

click it and your recording will stop.

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