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# Create a snippet

Snippets are essentially "shortcuts" for text or code. They are small pieces of reusable content that you can quickly insert into a document, chat, or code editor using a brief trigger word or a keyboard shortcut.

Think of a snippet as a digital stamp: instead of writing the same thing over and over, you press a button and the full text appears instantly.

### Where Snippets are Used:

* Programming: Developers use snippets for common blocks of code (like a loop or a database connection) so they don't have to type every character manually.
* Customer Support: Teams use them to send "Canned Responses" (standardized answers to frequently asked questions).
* Email & Productivity: You can create snippets for your professional signature, meeting links, or standard introduction paragraphs.
* SEO (Search Snippets): In Google search results, a "snippet" is the short description of a website that tells you what the page is about before you click.

### How do I edit a Snippet?

The page and editing mode are exactly the same as the prompt; if you haven't checked it yet, please go back a few steps.

{% hint style="info" %}
Start by creating a snippet for your email address or your Zoom link. It’s a small change that saves hours of typing over a year.
{% endhint %}

Now that you know about snippet, we can move on to document.