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In Windows 10, Clipboard history stores a maximum of 25 entries; once the number of maximum 25 entries reaches, it will replace an old entry with a new one when you copy a new link or text in the clipboard. That means the oldest items disappear from the clipboard history as new ones appear. Furthermore, unless an item is pinned to the Clipboard, the Clipboard history list will reset every time you restart your computer or device.
In this post, we will guide you to turn on Clipboard history and view your clipboard history.
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What can I Store in Clipboard History?
Clipboard history first appeared in Windows 10’s October 2018 Update (Version 1809), and it supports text and HTML (URL). It can store the highest of 25 entries. It keeps deleting the old one when a new clipboard appears. Further, unless an item is pinned to the Clipboard, the history list will be erased every time you restart your computer or laptop.
How to Enable Clipboard History in Windows 10?
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the
Step 3. Under the System, click on the
Step 4. On the right-side pane of the Clipboard, locate the “Clipboard history” section and toggle the switch to On.
Step 5. Clipboard history is now enabled. You can now close the Settings window and use this feature in any application.
How to View Clipboard History in Windows 10?
To paste the item from the Clipboard history, open the application where you want to paste the text or URL, call up Clipboard history by pressing
How to Remove items from Clipboard History in Windows 10?
Step 1. Open the Windows Settings.
To open the Settings app, click the
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the
Step 3. Under the System, click on the
Step 4. On the right-side pane of the Clipboard, locate the “Clear clipboard data” section and click the
How to disable Clipboard History in Windows 10?
To disable or turn off the Clipboard History in Windows 10 PC, perform the following steps:-
Step 1. Open the Windows Settings. To open the Settings app, click the Start button and then click the Settings Gear icon on the Start menu’s left side or simultaneously press
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the
Step 3. Under the System, click on the
Step 4. On the right-side pane of the Clipboard, locate the “Clipboard history” section and toggle the switch On to Off.
Note: If the Clipboard history feature is turned off and you want to quickly turn it on, you can use the hotkey
That’s all!
Also Read: What is Clipboard History on Windows 11, and how to use it?
