When working with Windows 10, there are many tasks that we do on a daily basis. In addition, they allow us to increase the productivity of the system. For example, copy and paste allow editing and using files. Generally, we do this with the mouse or with typing shortcuts. However, when you copy an item, it is temporarily stored in the clipboard. The problem is that we do not know exactly what the specific file is. On the other hand, since Windows 1803 an interesting function was included. Indeed, the clipboard history allows you to see which specific file has been copied. So in today’s post, we will see how to view and delete the clipboard history in Windows 10.
Windows 10 clipboard features.
The clipboard is of paramount importance in Windows 10. It is used to copy and paste data in the different applications of the system. It is well known that when using Control C, we copy an element. In the same way, this action is available by right-clicking the mouse. Well, the pasted object remains in the system clipboard. Consequently, it can be pasted or moved to another place. This makes the clipboard elementary within Windows.
This tool has some basic functions. For example, pasting the most recent item or pasting older items from the clipboard. We can also pin items to the clipboard and delete items from the clipboard. This allows us to take full advantage of this application.
How to open the clipboard.
The clipboard allows you to save the history of items. Of course, with some limitations. It stores plain text, HTML and images less than 1 MB in size. In addition, it allows you to copy a history item with a single click. To invoke it, just press Win+V. However, the function is disabled by default. As a result, you will see the following:
So let’s see how to activate it correctly.
How to enable clipboard history in Windows 10.
The first thing you have to do is to enter the Windows Settings. Once there, just click on System.
Next, scroll down to Clipboard. Then, in the right column, just turn on the switch to activate the clipboard history.
From this point on, you can see the clipboard history active.
On the other hand, we can delete a particular item from the Clipboard. Just click on the 3 dots. Then select Delete.
It is even possible to delete the entire contents of the clipboard history. With this in mind, follow the path below: Windows Settings>System>Clipboard>Clear Clipboard data:
Ultimately we have seen how to view and delete the Clipboard history in Windows 10. This way you can ease your work rhythm. Okay, that’s all for now. See you later!
