---
title: "Swap with Clipboard action for ActionClip"
canonical_url: "https://actionclip.app/actions/swap-with-clipboard"
document_type: "standalone_action"
official: true
action_count: 1
catalog_schema_version: 1
catalog_revision: "2026-08-25.3"
catalog_published_at: "2026-08-25T10:06:27Z"
---

# Swap with Clipboard action for ActionClip

Swap selected text with the clipboard text.

## What it does

Replaces the editable selection with the clipboard's plain text, then places the original selected text on the clipboard. The swap is guarded so a newer user Copy or Cut is never overwritten while the source app is completing the paste.

## Action details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Clipboard |
| Action type | Built-in |
| Default result | Update the clipboard and dismiss |
| Internet | Not required |

## Action and outcome

| Action | Outcome |
| --- | --- |
| **Swap with Clipboard** — Selected text: Draft A | Selection becomes the previous clipboard text; clipboard becomes Draft A. |

## How to swap selected text with the clipboard text with ActionClip

1. Select the text you want to use.
2. Choose **Swap with Clipboard** from ActionClip.
3. ActionClip updates the clipboard and closes the floating panel.

## Requirements

The source selection must be editable and the clipboard must contain plain text.

## Privacy

ActionClip exchanges the selected text and macOS clipboard text locally. Neither value leaves your Mac.

## Action script

````text
swap_with_clipboard
````

## Links

- [HTML listing](https://actionclip.app/actions/swap-with-clipboard)
- [Download action definition](https://actionclip.app/actions/swap-with-clipboard.actionclip)
- [Browse Clipboard actions](https://actionclip.app/marketplace#marketplace-clipboardTools)
- [All Marketplace listings](https://actionclip.app/marketplace)