Copy (Ctrl+ C) and Paste (Ctrl+ V) functions are part of every Windows operating system, including Windows 2000 to Windows 10. However, Windows 10 takes the copy-and-paste function to another level by adding a feature called Clipboard History. Clipboard history lets you see a list of items you have copied to the clipboard recently. By default, Clipboard history remains disabled in Windows 10. Once you activate this feature, you can press the Ctrl+ V keyboard shortcut to see the clipboard history.
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.
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?
To enable the Clipboard History on Windows 10 PC, perform the following steps:-
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the System category.
Step 3. Under the System, click on the Clipboard.
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 Windows + V keys, and click on any item from the Clipboard. It will immediately paste the selected clipboard item to opened application.
How to Remove Items from Clipboard History in Windows 10?
Follow these steps to remove Items from Clipboard History in Windows 10:-
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 the Windows logo + I keys to open the Settings.
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the System category.
Step 3. Under the System, click on the Clipboard option.
Step 4. On the right-side pane of the Clipboard, locate the “Clear clipboard data” section and click the Clear button to erase all clipboard history. It will silently erase all the clipboard history.
If you don’t want to go through the Settings app to erase Clipboard history, call up the Clipboard window by pressing the Windows logo + V keys. Click on the ellipses (three dots) beside any item you’d like to delete. Select the Delete option from the small menu that pops up. If you’d like to remove all the items at once from the Clipboard history, click Clear All in the ellipses menu.
How to disable Clipboard History in Windows 10?
To disable or turn off the Clipboard History on 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 the Windows logo + I keys to open the Settings.
Step 2. In the Settings window, click on the System category.
Step 3. Under the System, click on the Clipboard.
Step 4. On the right-side pane of the Clipboard, locate the “Clipboard history” section and toggle the switch from On to Off.
Note: If the Clipboard history feature is turned off and you want to turn it on quickly, you can use the hotkey Windows logo + V. Click on the Turn on button to enable it immediately.
That’s all!
Conclusion
In conclusion, Clipboard History is a useful feature in Windows 10 that allows you to see a list of recently copied items. By enabling this feature, you can access the clipboard history by pressing the Windows + V keys, and you can paste any item from the list into an application. You can store up to 25 entries in the clipboard history, and unless an item is pinned to the clipboard, the history list will reset every time you restart your computer. You can easily enable or disable Clipboard History in Windows 10 by following the steps outlined in this post. Overall, Clipboard History is a handy feature that can save you time and make your work more efficient.
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