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Add note on hotkey conflicts
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If **autosave mode** is enabled, the file to paste will directly be created and selected for renaming.
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Otherwise, a dialog will prompt for filename and type.
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By holding `SHIFT` when the program starts, the autosave mode setting can be temporarily inverted (show the dialog even though autosave is enabled, or skip the dialog even though autosave is disabled).
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By holding `SHIFT` when the program starts, the autosave mode setting can be temporarily inverted (show the dialog even though autosave is enabled, or skip the dialog even though autosave is disabled).
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When using the hotkey, use `WIN`+`ALT`+`SHIFT`+`V` accordingly.
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When running Paste Into File from the start menu or tray, the dialog will always be shown.
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The **filename template** can be edited from the UI or via command line (see [below](#template-format) for a description of the available formats).
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A **folder template** can likewise be configured from the UI or via command line (see below).
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When holding `CTRL` while the program starts, the file will be saved to a subdirectory according to the specified template. The hotkey becomes `WIN`+`ALT`+`CTRL`+`V` accordingly.
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When holding `CTRL` while the program starts, the file will be saved to a subdirectory according to the specified template. The hotkey becomes `WIN`+`ALT`+`CTRL`+`V` accordingly[^hotkey_conflict_warning].
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The folder template also accepts absolute paths, in which case the file is saved to the absolute path specified. This can be useful to have a quick way to save the file to a specific folder, such as a static "Clipboard Archive" or "Screenshots" folder.
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The available **file extensions** depend on the formats available in the clipboard.
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using `html` will cause the html-formatted text to be saved,
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while using `.html` will save the plain text.
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[^hotkey_conflict_warning]: Note that PasteIntoFile will not work if other applications use the same hotkey.
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For example, `WIN`+`ALT`+`CTRL`+`V` is also used by Microsoft PowerToys for their "Paste as plain text" feature by default.
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If you want to use this hotkey for PasteIntoFile, you first have to disable or change it in the other application and then restart PasteIntoFile.
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### Copy file contents

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