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Setup copyq

This guide details how to setup copyq on Ubuntu/Debian systems to behave at least as well as Windows+V on Windows.

Setup Instructions

  1. Install with sudo apt update && sudo apt install copyq.
  2. Launch copyq from the start menu or with copyq.
  3. Go File > Settings > Check "Autostart".
  4. Go File > Commands/Global Shortcuts > Add > Show/hide main window > Ok > Click the plus button next to "Global Shortcut" > Press Windows+V (aka Super+V).

Step 3: Profit

Use Windows+V to paste clipboard history. From now on, to access your clipboard history, click in the text field where you want to paste, and then use the Windows+V hotkey. Click on the clipboard history item from the list to paste it into the active text field.

Thanks

Please comment any other tips/tricks!

@godafflig
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you need to disable you app launcher in your linux setting, i'm currently on unbuntu but its same issue

@Kishlay-notabot
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Will try, thanks.

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