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🔍 Search

Invokes ClipMate's powerful search facility to find clips based on text content, metadata, date ranges, and more.

Usage​

Click the Search button to open the Search dialog.

Alternative Access​

MethodAction
MenuView → Find
KeyboardCtrl+F

Search Capabilities​

ClipMate's SQL-based search engine can find clips based on:

  • Text appearing in the title, body, creator name, or source URL
  • Data format (text, HTML, Bitmap, etc.)
  • Date of capture
  • Encryption status
  • Collection membership

You can save queries for reuse, and advanced users can write custom SQL queries.

Quick Search Tips​

Search TypeSyntaxExample
Whole keywordsSeparate by commasapple, banana
Wildcard at endUse *POWER* finds Power, PowerPoint, Powerful
Contains anywhereUse %%winter% finds anything with "winter"