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# How it works

#### Automatic start

Spell Book is launched automatically when [supported](/extensions/spell-book/supported-apps.md) Adobe app is opened.

#### Shortcut listening

Spell Book listens for a shortcut press inside host application only (e.g. for [Quiver](/extensions/quiver.md) extension, host application will be Premiere Pro).

If host application is not focused on, shortcut assigned in Spell Book won't trigger a command.

#### Automatic close

When all supported Adobe apps are closed, Spell Book will close itself within 30 seconds.


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