Using an iMac screen

I would like to use my iMac screen instead if the MacBook Air's. How do I do this?

Edward Staines1 wrote:
ps. My iMac is over six years old
Six years old iMac may not have the ports to accomplish this.
Target Display mode Requirements:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924#4
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4469
Best.

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