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Copying Notes

Copy your notes in various formats to use in other applications and workflows.

Watch how to copy and share notes in Cleft

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Quick Copy Options

1

Open your note

Navigate to the note you want to copy
2

Access copy options

Click the Send button (paper airplane icon) in the top right
3

Choose copy format

Select from available copy options:
  • Copy Plain Text
  • Copy Markdown
  • Copy with Formatting
4

Paste anywhere

Use Cmd+V (Mac) or Ctrl+V (PC) to paste in other apps

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Copy Formats

Plain Text

  • Clean text without formatting
  • Perfect for emails and messaging
  • Compatible with any text field
  • Removes all styling and structure

Markdown

  • Preserves formatting with markdown syntax
  • Great for technical documentation
  • Compatible with GitHub, Notion, etc.
  • Maintains headers, lists, and emphasis

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Auto-Copy Feature

Auto-copy feature is available exclusively to Plus users on macOS.

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How Auto-Copy Works

  • Automatically copies completed notes to clipboard
  • Choose your preferred format (plain text or markdown)
  • Paste immediately without additional steps
  • Perfect for rapid workflows and quick note capture

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Copy Best Practices

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Format Selection

  • Use plain text for simple applications and messaging
  • Use markdown when you need to preserve structure
  • Test formatting in your target application first
  • Consider the recipient when choosing formats

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Workflow Integration

  • Copy to clipboard for immediate pasting
  • Combine with shortcuts for automated workflows
  • Use with other apps like email, Slack, or documents
  • Create templates by copying formatted notes
The send options menu provides quick access to all copying features in one convenient location
All copy operations preserve the full content of your notes, including any custom formatting