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Snippets
Icon: Upgraded Membership (Small) Snippets are reusable blocks of text you can quickly insert while writing.

They’re perfect for anything you type often, like review templates, signatures, formatted headers, or standard replies.

When to Use Snippets

Use Snippets to save time and keep your writing consistent.

This is especially helpful for:
• Review templates
• Common responses or messages
• Formatting layouts
• Repeated text you use often
 

 Use Snippets

Open Snippets from the editor toolbar (small document icon with lightning bolt) and select the one you want to insert.

You can also assign hotkeys for faster access while typing.

Key Features
• Insert saved text instantly while writing
• Organize Snippets into categories
• Search and browse your Snippets quickly
• Optional hotkeys for fast access
• Duplicate and edit Snippets as needed
 

 Tips
• Start with a few Snippets you use often, then build from there
• Use categories to stay organized
• Assign hotkeys to your most-used Snippets for speed

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