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docs: update README to mention --zap for Homebrew uninstall #1391

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Expand Up @@ -127,6 +127,14 @@ That file can be backed up or transferred to other machines.

If you are using Rectangle v0.44+, you can also use the import/export button in the Preferences pane to share to your preferences and keyboard shortcuts across machines using a JSON file.

> [!NOTE]
> If you are having issues with configuration options persisting after an application restart and you've installed using Homebrew, you will need to uninstall and reinstall with the `--zap` flag.

```
brew uninstall --zap rectangle
brew install rectangle
```

## Uninstallation

Rectangle can be uninstalled by quitting the app and moving it to the trash. You can remove the Rectangle defaults from your machine with the following terminal command:
Expand All @@ -135,6 +143,13 @@ Rectangle can be uninstalled by quitting the app and moving it to the trash. You
defaults delete com.knollsoft.Rectangle
```

> [!TIP]
> If you are uninstalling after installing with Homebrew, you should include the `--zap` flag to ensure it removes the plist entries too.

```
brew uninstall --zap rectangle
```

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## Contributing
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