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+[Default]
+save_dir=$HOME/Pictures/Screenshots
+save_filename_format=swappy-%Y%m%d-%H%M%S.png
+show_panel=false
+line_size=5
+text_size=20
+text_font=Ubuntu-Mono
+paint_mode=brush
+early_exit=false
+fill_shape=false