When you copy an item on a Windows PC, it is stored in the clipboard until you copy something new or shut down the computer. The Windows clipboard can store up to 25 pieces of text or images for later use, accessible on the same PC or different devices, including Android phones.
The clipboard history feature allows you to view a list of your most recently copied items and can be activated by navigating to Settings > System > Clipboard and toggling on the Clipboard history option. You can access clipboard history by pressing Win + V.
Windows clipboard sync enables the transfer of copied items between devices using the same Microsoft account. To enable this, go to Settings > System > Clipboard, enable Clipboard history, and click on Get started next to the Share across devices option.
The pin feature allows you to keep frequently used items accessible by pinning them in your clipboard history. You can pin an item by clicking the pin icon next to it.
Windows 11 has a suggested actions feature that provides prompts when copying dates, times, or phone numbers, allowing for quick actions like making calls or adding events to a calendar.
You can create a shortcut to clear clipboard history quickly by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting New > Shortcut, and entering the command cmd /c echo off | clip. This allows for swift clearing of all clipboard items.