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Snippets

Defaults for new snippets and which apps they may expand in.

A snippet types a longer text when you type a short abbreviation. This area sets the defaults for new ones.

What's here #

  • Default prefix: what every new abbreviation starts with, for example ;. A prefix keeps ordinary words from ever expanding, so pick one you would never type by accident.

  • Expand: whether a new snippet expands the moment you finish the abbreviation, or only after a space, tab or return. Each snippet can change this.

  • Use snippets only in these apps: turn it on and add apps. Snippets then expand only there.

Tricks #

  • Command-Control-N makes a new snippet.

  • {{cursor}} in the text sets where the caret lands. {{ask:Name}} asks for a value first.

  • Snippets never fire in a password field.

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