Helper Windows: Quick Access | Replacement | Multiple Resources

Quick Access Window (Alt + C on Windows; ⌥ + C on macOS)

The Quick Access Window gives you instant access to all your text expansion resources. Press Alt+C anywhere to open a searchable window with all your resources. Find and paste any resource instantly, without leaving your current application.

Key Features

• Fixed Hotkey: Press Alt+C from anywhere to open Quick Access. This hotkey cannot be customized and works system-wide.
• Instant Search: Type to search through all your resources instantly. Results appear as you type.
• Preview Resources: See resource content before pasting. Preview helps you find the right resource quickly.
• One-Click Paste: Click on any resource or press Enter to paste it instantly into your current application.
• Works Everywhere: Quick Access works in any application - email clients, word processors, code editors, browsers, terminals, and more.
• Keyboard Navigation: Use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to paste, and Escape to close.

How to Use Quick Access

1. Press Alt+C from any application to open the Quick Access Window.
2. Type to search through all your resources. Results filter as you type.
3. Hover over or navigate to any resource to preview its content.
4. Click on a resource or press Enter to paste it into your current application.
5. Press Escape or click outside the window to close Quick Access.

Replacement Window

The Replacement Window lets you preview text expansion resources before pasting them. See exactly what will be pasted, make adjustments if needed, and ensure accuracy before the text appears in your document.

Key Features

• Preview Before Pasting: See exactly what will be pasted before it appears in your document. No surprises.
• Edit Content: Make adjustments to the content before pasting. Edit text, fix formatting, or customize variables.
• Variable Support: Fill in variables and placeholders before pasting. See the final content with all variables resolved.
• Format Preview: See how the text will be formatted, including line breaks, spacing, and special characters.
• Cancel Option: Close the window without pasting if you change your mind.

How to Use Replacement Window

1. Trigger a resource by typing your shortcut and pressing your trigger key, or select a resource from Quick Access.
2. The Replacement Window opens showing the content that will be pasted.
3. Review the content to ensure it's correct. Check formatting, variables, and text.
4. Make any adjustments to the content before pasting. Edit text, fix formatting, or customize variables.
5. Click "Paste" to insert the content, or "Cancel" to close without pasting.

When to Use Replacement Window

• Long Content: Preview long resources before pasting to ensure they're correct.
• Resources with Variables: Fill in variables and placeholders before pasting.
• Formatting Verification: Verify formatting, line breaks, and special characters before pasting.
• Last-Minute Edits: Make quick edits or adjustments before pasting.

Multiple Resources Window

The Multiple Resources Window lets you select and paste multiple text expansion resources in a single action. Perfect for complex workflows, multi-step processes, and when you need to paste several resources together.

Key Features

• Select Multiple Resources: Choose multiple resources from your library to paste together in one action.
• Preview Selection: See all selected resources and their order before pasting. Reorder them if needed.
• Sequential Pasting: Resources are pasted in the order you select them, creating a seamless workflow.
• Search & Filter: Search and filter resources to quickly find the ones you need for your workflow.
• Save Workflows: Save common resource combinations as workflows for quick access in the future.

How to Use Multiple Resources Window

1. Open Multiple Resources Window from Lightning Assist or use the dedicated built-in hotkey.
2. Browse or search for resources and select the one you need.
3. Double click on it or press Enter to use it at your cursor position.

Use Cases

• Document Creation: Create documents with multiple sections by selecting and pasting multiple resources together.
• Email Templates: Combine multiple email sections - header, body, signature - and paste them all at once.
• Code Assembly: Combine multiple code snippets to build complete functions or modules.
• Workflow Automation: Create complex workflows by combining multiple resources.

Frequently Asked Questions