CopyQ is a powerful clipboard manager that allows you to manage and organize your copied text in Ubuntu and Mint. It's a handy tool for those who frequently copy and paste text and want to have quick access to their clipboard history. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of configuring CopyQ to manage text only.
Installing CopyQ
Before we begin, let's make sure CopyQ is installed on your system. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install copyq
Enter your password when prompted and wait for the installation to complete.
Configuring CopyQ
Once CopyQ is installed, you can start configuring it to manage text only. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Launch CopyQ
To open CopyQ, click on the "Show Applications" button in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Type "CopyQ" in the search bar and click on the CopyQ icon.
Step 2: Access Preferences
Once CopyQ is open, click on the "Edit" menu in the top-left corner of the window and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Configure Clipboard Formats
In the Preferences window, click on the "Behavior" tab. Here, you can configure the clipboard formats that CopyQ will handle. To manage text only, make sure the following formats are checked:
- Plain Text
- UTF-8 Text
Step 4: Adjust Clipboard Size
By default, CopyQ stores up to 200 items in the clipboard history. If you want to increase or decrease this number, click on the "General" tab in the Preferences window. In the "Max clipboard items" field, enter the desired number of items you want CopyQ to store.
Step 5: Customize Keyboard Shortcuts
CopyQ provides several keyboard shortcuts to make it easier to use. To customize these shortcuts, click on the "Shortcuts" tab in the Preferences window. Here, you can assign your preferred keyboard shortcuts for various CopyQ functions, such as opening the main window, showing the tray menu, or pasting items from the clipboard history.
Step 6: Save Changes
After making any changes to the preferences, click on the "OK" button to save your settings.
Using CopyQ
Now that you have configured CopyQ, let's explore how to use it to manage your text clipboard:
Copying Text
To copy text, simply select the desired text and press Ctrl+C on your keyboard. The copied text will be added to the CopyQ clipboard history.
Pasting Text
To paste text from the CopyQ clipboard history, press Ctrl+Shift+V. This will open the CopyQ menu, showing your clipboard history. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the items and press Enter to paste the selected item.
Clearing Clipboard History
If you want to clear your clipboard history, right-click on the CopyQ icon in the system tray and select "Clear clipboard" from the menu. This will remove all items from the clipboard history.
Conclusion
CopyQ is a valuable tool for managing your clipboard in Ubuntu and Mint. By configuring it to manage text only, you can streamline your copy and paste workflow and have quick access to your clipboard history. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to configure CopyQ and start managing your text clipboard more efficiently.
| Reference | Link |
|---|---|
| CopyQ Official Website | https://copyq.io/ |
| Ubuntu Documentation | https://help.ubuntu.com/ |
| Linux Mint Documentation | https://linuxmint.com/documentation.php |