Hotkeys
Global hotkeys activate ClipMate functions even when working in another application. Since only one application can use a particular hotkey sequence, conflicts may arise. For this reason, hotkeys are customizable.
Configuring Hotkeys
- Click in the desired hotkey control
- Type the hotkey sequence
- Use right-click menu to insert Alt+, Ctrl+, Shift+, or Win+
- Test the hotkey to verify Windows can reserve it
Testing checks for conflicts with other running applications and validates the key combination.
Valid Keys
You can use:
- Letters:
a-z,A-Z - Numbers:
0-9 - Function keys:
F1-F12 - Navigation:
Insert,Up,Down,Left,Right,PgUp,PgDn,End,Home
Combine with modifier keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Win (Windows key)
Separate with plus (+): Ctrl+Shift+Q, Ctrl+Alt+C, Win+V, Ctrl+F12, Win+PgUp
Invalid Combinations
Avoid these
Some combinations are unwise:
- Shift+A - Makes it impossible to type capital A
- Ctrl+X, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Shift+Ins - Standard cut/copy/paste; would break QuickPaste
Available Hotkey Commands
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
| Show ClipMate Window | Bring Classic or Explorer to foreground (like clicking tray icon) |
| Scroll To Next/Previous Item | Navigate clips in current collection |
| Activate QuickPaste | Open ClipMate in QuickPaste mode |
| View Clip In Floating Window | Open floating view/edit window |
| Pop-Up ClipBar List | Show ClipBar dropdown (keyboard access to ClipList) |
| Toggle Auto-Capture | Suspend/resume automatic clipboard capture |
| Manual Capture | Capture current clipboard (useful when auto-capture is off) |
| Manual Filter | Filter clipboard immediately, keeping only plain text or bitmap |
Tip: Floating Window
Use ESC to quickly dismiss a floating view/edit window when done.
Individual Clip Shortcuts
ClipMate doesn't support hotkeys for individual clips. Instead, use the Shortcut facility to assign key sequences (like .cc.v.n) to clips, accessible within QuickPaste.