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# Text Selection Toolbar

> Translate, ask AI, and bookmark any selected text

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## How to Use

1. Select text in any application
2. Press \`Ctrl + \`\` (or your set hotkey)
3. Click the function button you need

## Main Features

* **Translation**: Multi-language translation
* **Copy**: Smart text copying
* **Q\&A**: Ask AI about selected text
* **Bookmark**: Save as Blinko notes

## Setup

1. Open Settings → Text Selection Toolbar
2. Enable the feature toggle
3. Choose trigger hotkey:
   * \`Ctrl + \`\` (recommended)
   * \`Shift + \`\`
   * \`Alt + \`\`

## Translation Settings

Set language pairs:

* Auto-detect → English
* Chinese → English
* English → Chinese

## Supported Apps

Works with almost all desktop apps: browsers, Office, code editors, PDF readers, etc.

## FAQ

**Toolbar not showing?**

1. Check if feature is enabled
2. Restart Blinko
3. Check app permissions