When we choose to copy or move a particular data from one place to another in our computer system, that data is temporarily stored in our memory’s specific location. When the copy or moving process is executed in the destination location, the data stored in the clipboard memory is accessed and used to copy or move the information or data. The data can be anything from the usual text, hyperlinks, folders to media files, or any files.
Now when we use the Ctrl+V shortcut to paste the clipboard stored data, only the data that is last stored on the clipboard is copied or moved over. What if we need something that was stored earlier in the clipboard? Many people don’t realize this, but like Windows XP, even Windows 10 users can access the clipboard history and choose anything to copy or move from here. So that is what we will see in this article. We have compiled a step by step guide on how a windows 10 user can access any bit of clipboard information to copy or move data. So without further ado, let’s get into it.
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The clipboard data is reset or restored only when the system is completely restarted. Until you shut down, your clipboard will contain all of the information copied during that session. To access this history, you will have to first enable it in your Windows 10. It only takes a few steps, and it is relatively straightforward too.
- Click on the search and enter the text “clipboard settings.”
- In the results, you will see clipboard settings show up. Click on it to open it up.
- In the window that opens up, click and turn on the toggle for Clipboard History.
- If you want to sync your other devices like your smartphone to the clipboard history, then turn on the toggle for “Sync across devices,” too.
Now when you want to copy or move something, press Windows key + V, and you will have your clipboard history window show up on your screen. Then from the list of clipboard data, choose the one you want to copy or move.
