+To start the program, run `charsel <charfile>`
+This will start the program with the specified charfile. There are a few installed by default, to see them, use `charsel list`.
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+Once you have started the program, simply type the shortcut listed on the left side of the table to copy the character on the right side of the table to your clipboard. If the charfile you used has multi-character shortcut keys, then you must hit enter after using a single letter shortcut. If the only shortcuts are single-letter, however, you can simply type the shortcut without clicking enter.
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+The default charfiles all have hidden shortcuts for capital letters that are not shown on the table. Simply type a capital version of the shortcut key to access the capital version of the special character.