# Quick copy of bibtex entry without abstract and file path

**URL:** <https://discourse.jabref.org/t/quick-copy-of-bibtex-entry-without-abstract-and-file-path/3841>\
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**Created:** [June 3, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.jabref.org/t/quick-copy-of-bibtex-entry-without-abstract-and-file-path/3841 "2023-06-03T18:23:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![schroen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.jabref.org/schroen/32/1609_2.png) [@schroen](https://discourse.jabref.org/u/schroen)\
**Post date:** [June 3, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.jabref.org/t/quick-copy-of-bibtex-entry-without-abstract-and-file-path/3841/1 "2023-06-03T18:23:32Z")

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Hi, I am new to JabRef.

How can I quickly copy (via short cut?) the bibtex entry (not the citation key!) of a JabRef entry to clipboard?

And in the bibtex entries, the abstract field is too verbose and the local file entry is too private for sharing. So, how can these fields be excluded from export?

Thanks!  
Martin

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**Author:** ![Siedlerchr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.jabref.org/siedlerchr/32/216_2.png) [@Siedlerchr](https://discourse.jabref.org/u/Siedlerchr)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.jabref.org/t/quick-copy-of-bibtex-entry-without-abstract-and-file-path/3841/2 "2023-06-04T16:11:26Z")

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Generally, you can copy and paste the entries by selecting it on the main table and pressing CTRL + C.  
This copies the whole entry.

To clear sensitive fields I suggest you **copy** the relevant entries to a new library and then use the Quality → Cleanup → Field formatters (“clear”) for clearing the fields.  
This will remove the contents of the fields.

Then you can copy that again using the shortcut.

PS: Thanks for sponsoring us! 🙂  
Regards  
Christoph

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**Author:** ![ThiloteE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.jabref.org/thilotee/32/1008_2.png) [@ThiloteE](https://discourse.jabref.org/u/ThiloteE)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.jabref.org/t/quick-copy-of-bibtex-entry-without-abstract-and-file-path/3841/3 "2023-06-04T16:56:06Z")

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or you use `Edit > Automatic Field Editor > clear field content`