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Guide 01 · 面板基础 · 8 min

剪贴板面板的基础使用

熟悉 PasteNext 剪贴板面板的打开方式、搜索框、PinBoard 栏、历史记录卡片、预览和删除操作。

适合谁刚开始使用 PasteNext,想先掌握主面板的人。
解决什么知道每个区域做什么,减少误复制和误粘贴。
读完会做打开面板、选择记录、预览内容、调整位置。
剪贴板面板的基础使用

打开剪贴板面板

PasteNext 支持用快捷键打开面板。默认方式是“双击修饰键”,也就是连续按两次同一个修饰键。你也可以在设置里改成自定义快捷键。

进入设置后,可以在“剪贴板”相关设置里调整:

  • 打开面板的触发方式。
  • 双击哪个修饰键。
  • 自定义快捷键。
  • 面板出现的位置。
设置页中配置面板快捷键的位置
设置页中配置面板快捷键的位置
剪贴板面板的基础使用

面板由哪些部分组成

搜索框

搜索框用于查找剪贴板历史。你可以输入普通关键词,也可以输入自然语言描述,例如“从 Chrome 复制的内容,昨天”。

当搜索结果太多时,可以继续增加来源 App、时间范围或内容类型。

搜索框中输入查询内容
搜索框中输入查询内容

PinBoard 栏

PinBoard 栏用于快速切换常用内容板。选择某个 PinBoard 后,面板会优先显示这个板子里的内容。

如果 PasteNext 判断当前 App 和某个 PinBoard 更相关,也可能在这里给出推荐。

PinBoard 栏中显示多个 PinBoard,并高亮推荐项
PinBoard 栏中显示多个 PinBoard,并高亮推荐项

历史记录卡片

每一条剪贴板历史都会显示为一张卡片。卡片通常会展示:

  • 内容类型,例如文本、代码、图片、文件。
  • 来源 App。
  • 复制时间。
  • 内容预览。
  • 可能的标签或搜索匹配信息。

看卡片时,优先确认来源和时间,这能帮助你避免复制到旧版本内容。

一张历史记录卡片,突出来源 App、时间和内容预览
一张历史记录卡片,突出来源 App、时间和内容预览

底部提示

面板底部会显示当前记录数量和基础键盘提示。你可以用它确认当前列表里有多少条内容,以及如何选择和复制。

基础操作

选择记录

打开面板后,可以用方向键移动选择。面板在不同方向出现时,导航方向也会跟着布局变化:

  • 面板在顶部或底部时,通常用左右方向在卡片之间移动。
  • 面板在左侧或右侧时,通常用上下方向在卡片之间移动。

如果当前焦点在搜索框里,左右方向键会先用于移动光标;当光标到达边界后,再用于切换卡片。

复制记录

选中一条记录后,按 Enter 可以复制到系统剪贴板。双击记录也可以快速复制。

复制后,你可以回到目标 App,使用系统粘贴快捷键粘贴。

选中某条记录后,按 Enter 复制的状态
选中某条记录后,按 Enter 复制的状态

直接粘贴到刚才的 App

如果你想减少“复制后再切回 App 粘贴”的步骤,可以使用直接粘贴动作。PasteNext 会尝试回到你打开面板前正在使用的 App,并执行粘贴。

直接粘贴需要系统辅助功能权限。如果没有权限,PasteNext 会提示你去系统设置里开启。

预览长内容

遇到长文本、富文本、网页片段、图片或文件时,建议先预览再复制。这样可以避免把错误版本、截断内容或无关截图粘贴出去。

你可以通过预览入口查看选中记录的完整内容。

打开某条记录的预览面板
打开某条记录的预览面板

删除不需要的记录

如果某条历史记录已经过期,或者不希望保留,可以删除它。删除前建议确认它没有被你放进需要长期保存的 PinBoard。

删除记录确认弹窗
删除记录确认弹窗

调整面板位置

你可以把面板放在顶部、底部、左侧、右侧,或者让它跟随鼠标附近出现。不同位置适合不同屏幕和工作习惯:

面板位置适合场景
底部默认选择,适合横向浏览卡片
顶部适合下方有编辑器或聊天窗口的场景
左侧适合宽屏,便于上下浏览
右侧适合主内容在左边的工作流
跟随鼠标适合多屏或频繁切换窗口的人
设置页中选择面板出现位置
设置页中选择面板出现位置

推荐的第一次设置

如果你刚开始使用 PasteNext,可以先这样设置:

  1. 保留默认打开方式,先熟悉面板。

  2. 把面板位置设为底部或跟随鼠标。

  3. 创建 2 到 3 个常用 PinBoard。

  4. 复制几类常见内容:文字、链接、图片、代码。

  5. 打开面板,练习搜索、选择、复制和预览。

常见问题

为什么面板打不开?

先确认 PasteNext 正在运行。如果改过快捷键,进入设置检查快捷键是否和系统或其他 App 冲突。

为什么直接粘贴没有生效?

直接粘贴依赖辅助功能权限,也依赖目标 App 可以正常接收粘贴。如果没有权限,先根据提示去系统设置开启;如果目标 App 当前没有可输入区域,也可能无法粘贴。

为什么方向键没有切换卡片?

如果焦点在搜索框里,方向键可能会先移动输入光标。可以先确认是否正在编辑搜索内容,再尝试移动到卡片区域。

我应该先搜索还是先选 PinBoard?

如果你知道内容属于某个场景,先选 PinBoard;如果你只记得内容线索,先搜索。两者可以配合使用。

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Guide 01 · Panel basics · 8 min

Clipboard Panel Basics

Learn how to open the PasteNext clipboard panel, use search, browse PinBoards, understand history cards, preview content, and delete items.

Who it is forNew PasteNext users who want to understand the main panel first.
What it solvesKnow what each area does, and avoid copying or pasting the wrong item.
You will learnOpen the panel, choose records, preview content, and adjust placement.
Clipboard panel basics

Open the clipboard panel

PasteNext can open the panel with a keyboard shortcut. The default trigger is double-tapping a modifier key. You can also change it to a custom shortcut in Settings.

In Settings, use the clipboard-related options to adjust:

  • The trigger used to open the panel.
  • Which modifier key responds to double tap.
  • A custom keyboard shortcut.
  • Where the panel appears on screen.
Settings area for configuring the panel shortcut
Settings area for configuring the panel shortcut
PasteNext clipboard panel

Understand the panel areas

Search field

The search field helps you find clipboard history. You can type ordinary keywords, or use natural language such as content copied from Chrome yesterday.

If there are too many results, add source app, time range, or content type clues.

Search field with a query
Search field with a query

PinBoard rail

The PinBoard rail lets you switch between boards of reusable content. After you choose a PinBoard, the panel prioritizes items from that board.

When PasteNext sees that the current app is related to a PinBoard, it may also recommend that board here.

PinBoard rail with several boards and a recommendation
PinBoard rail with several boards and a recommendation

History cards

Each clipboard item appears as a card. A card usually shows the content type, source app, copy time, preview, and sometimes tags or search match details.

When reading cards, check the source and time first. That helps you avoid copying an older version of the content.

History card with source app, time, and preview
History card with source app, time, and preview

Footer hints

The bottom of the panel shows the current record count and basic keyboard hints. Use it to confirm how many items are visible and how to select or copy.

Basic actions

Select a record

After opening the panel, use arrow keys to move selection. Navigation follows the panel layout: left and right for top or bottom panels, up and down for side panels.

If focus is in the search field, arrow keys may move the text cursor first. After the cursor reaches the boundary, selection can move between cards.

Copy a record

Select a record and press Enter to copy it back to the system clipboard. You can also double-click a record to copy it quickly.

After copying, return to the target app and paste with the system paste shortcut.

Selected record ready to copy
Selected record ready to copy

Paste directly back to the previous app

If you want to skip copying and switching back manually, use direct paste. PasteNext will try to return to the app you were using before opening the panel and paste the selected content there.

Direct paste requires Accessibility permission, because PasteNext needs to return focus to the target app and perform the paste action.

Preview long content

For long text, rich text, web clips, images, or files, preview before copying. This helps you avoid pasting the wrong version, truncated content, or an unrelated screenshot.

Previewing a clipboard record
Previewing a clipboard record

Delete records you no longer need

If a history item is outdated or should not be kept, delete it. Before deleting, make sure it is not part of a PinBoard you want to preserve.

Delete confirmation dialog
Delete confirmation dialog

Adjust panel placement

You can place the panel at the top, bottom, left, or right side of the screen, or make it appear near the pointer. Different placements fit different screen sizes and habits:

Panel placementBest for
BottomDefault choice, good for browsing cards horizontally
TopUseful when the editor or chat window sits below
LeftGood for wide screens and vertical browsing
RightUseful when your main content stays on the left
Near pointerHelpful for multi-display setups or frequent window switching
Settings for choosing panel placement
Settings for choosing panel placement

Recommended first setup

If you are new to PasteNext, start with this simple setup:

  1. Keep the default open trigger while you learn the panel.

  2. Set panel placement to bottom or near pointer.

  3. Create 2 to 3 common PinBoards.

  4. Copy several content types: text, links, images, and code.

  5. Open the panel and practice searching, selecting, copying, and previewing.

FAQ

Why will the panel not open?

First confirm PasteNext is running. If you changed the shortcut, check Settings to make sure it does not conflict with macOS or another app.

Why did direct paste not work?

Direct paste depends on Accessibility permission and the target app accepting paste. If permission is missing, enable it in System Settings. If the target app has no active input field, paste may fail.

Why did arrow keys not move between cards?

If focus is in the search field, arrow keys may edit the text cursor first. Confirm whether you are still editing the query, then move focus back to the cards.