Tutorial
Welcome! This tutorial will familiarize you with basic ClipMate operation so you can be productive quickly.
Getting Started
We'll use ClipMate Classic for the first few lessons. It closely resembles previous versions of ClipMate and takes up less space than Explorer.
ClipMate Classic Features
- Menu bar
- Toolbar
- Drop-down ClipList
- Preview/edit window
The ClipBar (embedded in the Windows taskbar) has all the capability of ClipMate Classic—it's actually Classic split into two pieces. You can use ClipBar for this tutorial if you prefer.
Switching to Classic View
If you're in ClipMate Explorer (3-pane layout), switch to Classic:
- Menu: View > Open ClipMate Classic
- Keyboard: Ctrl+E
- Toolbar: Click the Classic/Explorer toggle button
You can switch between Classic and Explorer anytime with Ctrl+E.
The ClipList
The drop-down list at the bottom shows captured items. Click the button at the far right to expand it and see all clip titles.
If you're new, the list may be empty—let's get some data!
Lessons
Lesson 1: Basic Operation
Learn how ClipMate captures clipboard data and the basics of retrieving clips.
Lesson 2: PowerPaste
Paste multiple clips in sequence, one after another.
Lesson 3: Append (Glue)
Combine multiple copies into a single clip.
Lesson 4: QuickPaste
Paste clips directly into applications with double-click or Enter.
Lesson 5: Editing
Edit and modify clip contents before pasting.
Lesson 6: QuickPick
Quick access to recent clips.
Lesson 7: Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts and power-user tips.