Third Tech Tip: How to Enable and Use Clipboard History on Windows

Hello, tech enthusiasts! Today’s tip will show you how to enable and use clipboard history in Windows 10 and 11. Clipboard history can be a real productivity booster, allowing you to access a history of copied text, images, and other content that you’ve previously cut or copied. Let’s dive in!

What is Clipboard History?

Clipboard history is a feature in Windows 10 and 11 that keeps track of the last 25 items you copied, from text to images under 4 MB. You can retrieve these items as needed without having to re-copy them each time, which is especially useful for multitasking or handling repetitive tasks.

How to Enable Clipboard History

1. Open Settings:

• Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.

2. Navigate to Clipboard Settings:

• Go to System > Clipboard.

3. Enable Clipboard History:

• In the Clipboard settings, locate the Clipboard History toggle and switch it On.

4. Activate Clipboard History with a Shortcut:

• Once enabled, you can access your clipboard history anytime by pressing Windows Key + V.

• This will open a pop-up with your most recent items. Select any item to paste it into your current document or app.

Pro Tips for Clipboard History

• Clearing Your Clipboard: To clear items from clipboard history, open it with Windows Key + V, click on the three dots next to an item, and select Delete or Clear All.

• Pin Frequently Used Items: You can pin items you use often by selecting the three dots next to the item and clicking Pin. Pinned items will stay in your history even after you restart your computer.

Why Enable Clipboard History?

This feature is a real time-saver for anyone who frequently copies and pastes data, making it easy to access multiple saved items without switching back and forth. Try it out, and let me know how it boosts your workflow!