Super Shortcuts

What are Super Shortcuts?

Super Shortcuts transform short text triggers into expanded content instantly. Type a few letters, and Quip automatically expands them into full text, complete with dynamic content like dates, times, and calculations.

Hover on the shortcut icon in the control bar to access Super Shortcuts

Super Shortcuts in Quip for macOS

Creating Super Shortcuts

1. Quick Creation: Right-click any clipboard item and select "Create Super Shortcut"

2. From Scratch: Use `⌘⌥N` or click the "+" button in Super Shortcuts view

3. From Current Clipboard: Use `⌘⌥⇧C` to create a shortcut from whatever's currently copied

Using Super Shortcuts

Simply type your trigger text in any application. Quip monitors your typing and automatically expands shortcuts when you:

- Press Space or Return after typing a trigger

- Type the complete trigger text

Organization with Folders

Keep your shortcuts organized using folders:

- Drag shortcuts between folders

- Collapse/expand folders for better navigation

- Use emojis to make folders visually distinctive

Keyboard Shortcuts

- `⌘⌥S` — Show Super Shortcuts (when Quip is open)

- `⌘⌥O` — Open Super Shortcuts view

- `⌘⌥N` — Create new Super Shortcut

- `⌘⌥⇧C` — Create shortcut from clipboard

- `⌘⌥E` — Edit last expanded shortcut