Manage recurring text as reusable snippets
Save frequently used phrases, images, and attachments as text snippets, then insert them through triggers, hotkeys, or the global quick search exactly where you need them.
sig;Best regards, Tom
Trigger replaced by the full snippet
How text snippets work
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Create a snippet
Save a phrase, paragraph, or clipboard content as a reusable snippet.
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Set a trigger
Choose an abbreviation that replaces the snippet, and optionally limit which applications it applies to.
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Insert the snippet
Trigger the snippet through its abbreviation, a custom hotkey, or the global quick search.
- 4
Organize with folders
Keep large collections organized with favorites and nested folders.
Benefits and limits
- Snippets store formatting, embedded images, and file attachments, not just plain text.
- Triggers work through abbreviations, a custom hotkey, or the global quick search.
- Application filters can limit a snippet to selected apps when needed.
- No Priviot account is required for the local core features.
Good to know
- Priviot Paste is currently available for macOS; Windows is planned to follow soon.
- Cross-device sync is an optional extra feature and requires a Priviot account.
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Frequently asked questions about text snippets
Quick answers to what gets asked most about text snippets in Priviot Paste.
Can snippets contain formatted text?
Yes. Snippets store formatting, embedded images, and file attachments, not just plain text.
How do I open the global quick search?
Quick search opens through a freely configurable hotkey and finds snippets regardless of which app is active.
Can snippets be triggered automatically?
Yes, through defined abbreviations. Allow or block lists control which applications may use a given snippet.
Is a Priviot account required?
No. The local core features need no account. An account is only required for the optional, encrypted sync between devices.