QuickTextPaste (a.k.a. Quick Text Paste or QTP)

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Last updated: Jul 21, 2022
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  • This is free, simple software for entering text strings using keyboard shortcuts.

  • It is available from https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/QuickTextPaste:

    • Click “Download,” then click “QuickTextPaste.zip” – the download should begin automatically (see video below for demo)

    • Extract the files and open the file “QuickTextPaste.exe” to run the program (see video below for demo)

  • Note: Alternatively, the software is available from several other sites (search for Quick Text Paste latest version download). Be aware that very old versions remain available online; you should download version 8.03 or higher.

  • The program comes pre-populated with sample shortcuts. Feel free to delete these by right-clicking; choose “Del.”

  • It is straightforward to create a new shortcut: Enter your text string in the “Add text” box; use the dropdown menus at the bottom to assign a keystroke; then click “Add.” The new shortcut will appear in the upper pane, and is active immediately. (See video below for demo.)

  • The keyboard shortcuts are active everywhere on your computer (FOLIO, Connexion, email, web browser, word documents, etc.), so take care not to assign key combinations that you are using elsewhere.

  • The shortcuts might stop working when you restart your computer, so you may wish to pin the program someplace easily accessible. To reactivate the shortcuts, merely open the program.

  • The shortcuts continue working even after closing the program. If you need to stop them, one option is:

    • open the Task Manager (this can be accessed via Control-Alt-Delete)

    • select QuickTextPaste under “Background processes” (you’ll probably have to scroll a bit)

    • click “End task.”

  • Demo video (6 minutes): https://drive.google.com/file/d/15vKqwOOTCtugzmb2czKMSq-l3IDE79_4/view?usp=sharing