diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9dc2122..085b0f6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Here are some examples of how you might set up FastForwardLink:
 
 -   **Multiple Links, One Target**: Set multiple links to redirect to a single target note for quick navigation between related topics or abbreviations. Organize synonyms or alternate spellings for easier access.
 
--   **Quick Keyboard Shortcut**: Press `Ctrl + Alt + R` to quickly create a forwarding link. Set target notes on the fly without breaking your writing flow.
+-   **Quick-Paste Command**: Set target notes on the fly without breaking your writing flow. In the Obsidian command palette, select **Paste Redirect Syntax onto Selection** to quickly create a forwarding link.
 
 -   **Organized Vault**: Streamline vault navigation by unifying concepts, perfect for efficient, clutter-free notes.
 
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Here are some examples of how you might set up FastForwardLink:
 
 ## Installation and Use
 
-### Installing FastForwardLink
+### Manual Installation
 
 To manually install FastForwardLink:
 
@@ -60,20 +60,25 @@ To manually install FastForwardLink:
 
 The plugin is now ready for use.
 
-### Setting Up a Fast-Forward Link
+### Create a Fast-Forward Link
 
-To set up a fast-forwarding link:
+To create a fast-forwarding link:
 
 1. Create or open the note you want to fast-forward to a target note. For example, a note titled `ps`.
 2. In the note, type the target note's title wrapped in the forwarding syntax: `::>[[target-note]]`. For example, to forward from `ps` to `photoshop`, include `::>[[photoshop]]` in the `ps` note.
 
 Clicking the `ps` link in any note now opens the `photoshop` note.
 
-### Keyboard Shortcut
+### Quick-Paste Syntax
 
-Yup, typing sucks. Fortunately, there's a keyboard shortcut to make it easier to create a forwarding note.
+Yup, typing sucks. Fortunately, there's a command to help you quickly paste the redirect syntax into your code:
 
-Press `Ctrl + Alt + R` (PC) or `Cmd + Opt + R` (macOS) to wrap selected text in the fast-forward syntax.
+1. Press `Ctrl + P` to open the Obsisdian command palette.
+2. Search for and select the command **Paste Redirect Syntax onto Selection**.
+
+The command wraps the selected text in the fast-forward syntax.
+
+> [!TIP] > [Add a hotkey](https://help.obsidian.md/User+interface/Hotkeys#Setting+hotkeys) to trigger this command! We recommend `Ctrl + Alt + R` (PC) or `Cmd + Opt + R` (macOS).
 
 ## Bugs and Contact
 
diff --git a/main.ts b/main.ts
index 7f71711..86c731c 100644
--- a/main.ts
+++ b/main.ts
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@ const DEFAULT_SETTINGS: RedirectSettings = {
 
 export default class RedirectPlugin extends Plugin {
 	settings: RedirectSettings;
-	redirectsFolder: TFolder | null;
+	redirectsFolder: TFolder | null = null;
+
 	redirectRef = async (file: TFile) => {
 		await this.redirect();
 	};
@@ -25,9 +26,6 @@ export default class RedirectPlugin extends Plugin {
 	}
 
 	private async createRedirectsFolder() {
-		const currentRedirectsFolder =
-			this.app.vault.getAbstractFileByPath("_forwards");
-
 		try {
 			this.redirectsFolder = await this.app.vault.createFolder(
 				"/_forwards"
@@ -35,8 +33,6 @@ export default class RedirectPlugin extends Plugin {
 		} catch (error) {
 			console.warn(error);
 		}
-
-		this.redirectsFolder = currentRedirectsFolder as TFolder;
 	}
 
 	private async redirect() {
@@ -177,7 +173,6 @@ export default class RedirectPlugin extends Plugin {
 		this.addCommand({
 			id: "paste-redirect-syntax",
 			name: "Paste Redirect Syntax onto Selection",
-			hotkeys: [{ key: "r", modifiers: ["Ctrl", "Alt"] }],
 			editorCallback: (editor, view) => {
 				const selection = editor.getSelection();
 				editor.replaceSelection(`::>[[${selection}]]`);