# Quick Input Overview

"Quick Input" (also referred to as Clip Reuse) is a suite of features designed to help you quickly access, search, and insert captured or synced clips directly into other applications. It consists of **four tools** optimized for different platforms.

## The Four Quick Input Tools

| Tool | Platforms | Role | Related Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quick Input Keyboard** | iOS / iPadOS (1.13.0+) | A custom system keyboard (also called Clipboard Keyboard) for pasting clips and syncing | Included in [iOS Overview](/advanced/ios/) |
| **Quick Input Window** | Windows / macOS / Android | A quick-access panel (also called Clipboard Window) to search and insert clips via hotkey | See [Keyboard Shortcuts](/features/quick-input/keyboard-shortcuts) |
| **Quick Input Search Bar** | Android only (Desktop planned) | A floating search and insert bar overlaying other apps | [Quick Input Search Bar](/features/quick-input/search-bar) |
| **Quick Input Alias** | All platforms | Map short triggers to long text (also called Clip Aliases) | [Quick Input Alias](/features/quick-input-alias) |

## Platform Guidelines

*   **iOS / iPadOS:** Set up and use the **Quick Input Keyboard** (1.13.0+).
*   **Windows / macOS:** Press the global shortcut to summon the **Quick Input Window**.
*   **Android:** Use either the **Quick Input Window** or the **Quick Input Search Bar**.
*   **Quick Input Aliases** are supported across all platforms and reuse tools.

## Suggested Reading Order

1.  [Quick Input Search Bar](/features/quick-input/search-bar) (Android)
2.  [Quick Input Alias](/features/quick-input-alias)
3.  [Keyboard Shortcuts](/features/quick-input/keyboard-shortcuts) (Windows / macOS)

## Reuse Tips

*   **Pin or Favorite** frequent clips to keep them at the top of your Quick Input Window or Search Bar for instant access — see [Pin and Favorites](/features/pin-clips).
*   Use [Quick Input Alias](/features/quick-input-alias) for short -> long expansions (e.g., typing `sig` to output your email signature).

## Next

*   Clip history hub: [Clip History Overview](/features/clip-history/overview).
*   If reuse tools fail to open, verify you have granted the required system permissions (see [Permission Issues](/advanced/troubleshooting/permission-issues)).