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Library guide: features, settings, and permissions

Every feature, setting, and permission in Library, with the steps to use each one.

Applies to the current release of Library. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

Get started

Install Library, then learn the first steps.

  1. Get started

Find and open

Open items from the menu bar, Quick Open, a shortcut, or the Library menu.

  1. Open anything
  2. Quick Open
  3. The Library menu
  4. Keyboard shortcuts

Copy and paste

The clipboard history, the paste queue, and the actions on copied items.

  1. Clipboard

Organize

Edit Library, colors, and notes.

  1. Edit Library
  2. Color items
  3. Add notes

Snippets and automation

Snippets, the URL scheme, Services, and Spotlight.

  1. Save snippets
  2. Work with other apps

Settings, privacy, and help

Every setting, the permissions Library asks for, updates, and troubleshooting.

  1. Settings
  2. Storage and sync
  3. Permissions
  4. Stay up to date
  5. Help menu
  6. Troubleshooting