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Windows clipboard history
Windows clipboard history stores recent copied entries, with pinning and optional text synchronization.
About Windows clipboard history
Windows clipboard history is a built-in Windows 10 and Windows 11 feature. When you copy content, it is stored in a clipboard history so you can paste earlier items again. You can pin items you use often so they are kept, and you can choose to sync your clipboard history to the cloud across devices that use the same Microsoft or work account.
The source lists several limits. The history holds up to 25 copied entries, and older unpinned items are removed automatically to make room for new ones. Each item can be up to 4 MB, and only Text, HTML, and Bitmap formats are supported. Clipboard history is cleared when the PC restarts, except for pinned items. Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025.
Key features
- Stores recently copied items so earlier entries can be pasted again
- Opens clipboard history with the Windows logo key plus V
- Pins items so they remain after the history is cleared or the PC restarts
- Optional sync of clipboard history across devices using the same account
- Choice between automatic or manual sync of copied text
- Deletes individual items or clears history, keeping pinned items
Best for: Windows users who often copy and reuse several text, HTML, or image items and want them available in one place.
Good for
- Pinned items are kept when the history is cleared or the PC restarts
- Clipboard history can be cleared on the device and in the cloud, except pinned items
- Cloud sync is optional and can be switched on or off in Clipboard settings
Watch out for
- History is limited to 25 copied entries, and older unpinned items are removed automatically
- Each item is limited to 4 MB, and only Text, HTML, and Bitmap formats are supported
- Cloud sync requires a Microsoft or work account and uploads copied text to the cloud
Windows clipboard history at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › Automation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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Windows clipboard history FAQ
How do I turn on clipboard history for the first time?
Select the Windows logo key plus V, then select Turn on.
How do I clear my clipboard history?
Go to Start, Settings, System, Clipboard, and select Clear in the Clear clipboard data area. This clears everything except pinned items, on the device and in the cloud.
Why are my clipboard items disappearing?
The history is limited to 25 copied entries. Older items that are not pinned are removed automatically to make room for new ones.
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