// troubleshooting guide · espanso
Espanso Long Text Not Inserting
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 2
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · espanso/long-text-not-inserting3 FIXES
// quick answer
Replacements over 100 characters are sent via the clipboard. Raise clipboard_threshold or set the backend explicitly.
Most likely fix: Raise the threshold
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Raise the threshold
- 01Open config/default.yml
- 02Set `clipboard_threshold: 500`
- 03Run `espanso restart`
Did this fix it?FIX 2Force the backend
- 01Set `backend: clipboard` or `backend: Inject` globally or per app
Did this fix it?FIX 3Tune delays
- 01Increase `inject_delay` if the app drops characters
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Short snippets work, long ones insert nothing, or a command palette pops up in the editor.
Why it happens
- C-01clipboard_threshold default of 100 characters
- C-02Clipboard injection failing in the app
- C-03No warning logged
// this guide also covers
- espanso long text
- espanso clipboard_threshold
- espanso long replacement not working
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