How to Enable and Use Clipboard History on Windows 10

Clipboard History is a Windows 10 feature that allows you to save multiple items that you have copied to the clipboard. This is useful when you need to access information that you have copied previously without having to switch between different windows or applications. Here’s how to enable and use Clipboard History on Windows 10:

Enabling Clipboard History:

1. Click on the “Start” button and select “Settings”.
2. Click on “System” and then “Clipboard”.
3. Toggle the switch to “On” under “Clipboard History”.

Using Clipboard History:

1. Copy text, images, or files as you normally would using the “Ctrl+C” shortcut or right-clicking and selecting “Copy”.
2. To access your Clipboard History, press the “Windows key” + “V”.
3. A new window will appear with a list of your copied items. Click on the item you want to use.
4. The item will be pasted into your current document or application.

Managing Clipboard History:

1. To clear your Clipboard History, click on the “Clear” button at the top of the Clipboard History window.
2. To turn off Clipboard History, go back to the “Clipboard” settings and toggle the switch to “Off”.
3. You can also set a limit on the number of items that are saved in your Clipboard History by adjusting the slider under “Max items”.

In conclusion, Clipboard History is a useful feature that can save you time and effort when working with multiple items in Windows 10. By enabling and using Clipboard History, you can quickly access your copied items without having to switch between different windows or applications.