This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sheldoncooper3991
Clear Clipboard Data Windows 11 : Whenever we copy an item in Windows, Operating systems will store the items for a short time in a place called Clipboard. As we can see, the name is very similar to the physical Clipboard where we clip things. Clipboard in Computing is a kind of temporary storage that can also be called a Buffer. This article will cover How to clear Clipboard History in Windows 11 using simple steps.
How to access Clipboard History and Clear it in Windows 11?
The steps are extremely easy, and we have explained them with clear and step-by-step images to be a hassle-free process for you. The following are the steps.
Use the Shortcut Win Key + I to open Windows Settings in our Windows 11 operating system.
Click on the System from the left pane.
System Settings
Note : By default, we will be in the options of the System menu only.
- Scroll the options available in the System menu, you can find Clipboard over there.
Clipboard
- Open Clipboard now.
INSIGHTS!!
As mentioned in the introduction paragraph, a Clipboard is temporary buffer storage. However, if one enables the option of Clipboard History, then multiple items will be saved to the Clipboard and allow us to look at them afterwards.
- Assuming that the Clipboard History is already turned on (only then, we will have to need to clear the Clipboard History), click on the “ Clear ” option that is available in the Clear clipboard data.
Clear Clipboard Data
- That is it. Clipboard History is now cleared in our Windows 11 system.
Note : If you have pinned any items in the Clipboard History, those items will not be cleared when we use the Clear Clipboard data.
The Shortcut to open Clipboard History in Windows 11:
There is a simple way to open Clipboard History in Windows operating systems. This shortcut will work on both Windows 10 and as well as on the Windows 11 operating systems.
- Use the keyboard combination Win key + V to open Clipboard History in Windows 11.
Clipboard History
On the Clipboard History , you can find all the copied items. Using the above method, you can clear this Clipboard History.
Suppose you want to retain a particular copied item and delete the rest of the copied objects, then you can pin the one you wish to keep even after deleting the Clipboard History.
Pin Clipboard items
Conclusion of the Article:
The above article discusses how to view Clipboard items in Windows 11 , Delete Clipboard History , and Pin items to the Clipboard History. If you have any queries , kindly let us know in the comment section, and we will revert to a solution as soon as possible.
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sheldoncooper3991
Sheldoncooper3991 | Sciencx (2021-12-13T10:55:40+00:00) How to Clear Clipboard History in Windows 11?. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2021/12/13/how-to-clear-clipboard-history-in-windows-11/
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