Using iMac and Macbook together..

I've read that it's possible to use an iMac's screen as a monitor for a MacBook Pro via Thunderbolt but is it a simple case of plugging in the cable and I'm good to go with the laptop and then unplugging it (without having to power down) and carrying on using the iMac as normal?
THANKS

Correct. Note that you can only use your iMac as an external display for your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt if you have got a Mid 2011 or newer iMac. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11302
It's as simple as connecting the cable and press Command and F2 keys on your iMac to turn on Target Display. When you have finished with Target Display, press Command and F2 keys on the iMac and unplug the Thunderbolt cable, so you will be able to use your iMac without any problem

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