Copy Smarter
Paste Faster

1. Getting Started

Running the App

• Once installed, Smart Clipboard runs quietly in the background to monitor your clipboard.
• System Tray: You will see the Smart Clipboard icon (clipboard symbol) in your Windows System Tray (near the clock at the bottom right).
• Opening the Window: You do not need to click the icon. Simply press the Global Hotkey to open the overlay.

Default Hotkey

Press this combination anywhere on your computer to bring up your clipboard history.

2. The Interface

The main window works like a "deck of cards." Every time you copy something (Ctrl+C), a new card is added to the top of the list.

Top Header

• 📥 Import: Load a previously saved clipboard history file.
• 📤 Export: Save your current history to a file (great for backups).
• 👻 Ghost Mode: Toggle "Incognito." When enabled (Red), the app stops recording new items. Use this when copying passwords.
• ⚙️ Settings: Change hotkeys, limits, and preferences.

Search & Filter

• Search Bar: Type keywords to instantly find past clips.
• Filter Dropdown: Click "All" to filter by specific types: Text, Images, Links, or Code.

3. Key Features

🎨 Smart Color Preview

Designers love this! If you copy a Hex code (e.g., #525df5) or an RGB value, Smart Clipboard automatically detects it and shows a visual color swatch next to the text.

🖼️ Image Preview

• When you copy a screenshot or image, it is saved to the list.
• How to Preview: Simply hover your mouse over the small image icon on the card. A full-size preview will pop up instantly.

🔗 QR Code Generator

• Need to send a link to your phone? Find the text or link in the list.
• Click the QR Icon (🔳) on the right side of the row.
• Scan the code with your mobile device.

📝 Quick Edit

• Need to modify text before pasting? Click the Pencil Icon (✎).
• Edit the text in the popup window.
• Use the quick tools to convert text to UPPERCASE, lowercase, or Capitalize. Click Save.

4. Managing Your History

Pasting Items

• Click on any item row, or navigate with Arrow Keys and press Enter.
• If "Auto Paste" is enabled in Settings, the item will immediately paste into your active document.

Pinning Items 📌

Prevent important items from being deleted. Click the Pin Icon to lock an item to your history. It will stay there even if you clear your history.

Deleting Items

• Single Delete: Click the Trash Icon (🗑️) on the row.
• Multi-Select Delete: Click the small circle checkbox on the left of the items you want to remove. A floating "Delete Selected" button will appear. Click it to remove items.

Clear All

Click the "Clear All" button in the bottom toolbar to remove all unpinned items instantly.

5. Settings & Customization

Click the Settings (⚙️) button to configure the app:

• Hotkey: Click "Change" and press your desired key combination to set a new shortcut.
• History Limit: Set how many items the app remembers (Default: 50). Oldest items are removed automatically when the limit is reached.
• Auto Paste:
  ON: Clicking an item pastes it immediately.
  OFF: Clicking an item copies it to your clipboard; you must manually press Ctrl+V to paste.

Q: The window won't open when I press the hotkey.

A: Check the System Tray (near your clock). If the Smart Clipboard icon isn't there, launch the app from the Start Menu. If it is there, check your Settings to ensure the hotkey hasn't been changed.

Q: Images aren't showing up.

A: The app saves images to a local folder. Ensure you have permission to write files in the installation directory.

Q: How do I stop the app from running?

A: Right-click the Smart Clipboard icon in the System Tray and select "Exit".