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![DevTools - Easy timeline recording](https://developer.chrome.com/static/blog/easy-timeline-recording/image/devtools-easy-timeline-37b2c0cf86eb3.gif)

When you need to perform a Timeline recording on Mac, try Undocking DevTools to a separate window so the record button is positioned closely to the portion of the page where you need to carry out an action. Alternatively, use the shortcut `CMD + E` to start/stop a recording.