In the new experience, you can still use the Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut to paste, but if you use the Windows key + V keyboard shortcut, you’ll now access the new clipboard experience with your history. Although it is handy to have access to the clipboard history, sometimes you may need to delete the history or remove certain items from your list, and the new experience offers multiple ways to do this. In this guide, you’ll learn the different ways to clear the clipboard history on Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update).
How to clear clipboard history on Windows 10 How to completely clear clipboard history on Windows 10 How to clear clipboard history items individually
How to clear clipboard history on Windows 10
In order to clear your clipboard history and those items synced across devices, do the following: Once you’ve completed the steps, everything on your clipboard locally stored on your computer and on Microsoft will be deleted. However, items that you pinned in your clipboard experience will be preserved. Clear clipboard history on Windows 10 version 1809
How to completely clear clipboard history on Windows 10
If you want to delete absolutely everything on the clipboard, including pinned items, you must turn off the clipboard experience using these steps: After completing the steps, you can turn on the toggle switch again to start with an experience completely clean. If you’re leaving the feature turned off, remember that disabling it does not disable the classic copy and paste functionality. Completely clear dipobard history on Windows 10 version 1809
How to clear clipboard history items individually
Alternatively, if you’re only looking to delete a few items from the history, then you can use these steps: Once you’ve completed the steps, only the items you deleted will be removed from your clipboard history. Delete clipboard items individually on Windows 10 Alternatively, you can also click the Clear all button in to top-right corner of the clipboard experience (Windows key + V). If you can’t find these settings, it’s probably because you’re not running the version of Windows 10 that supports this feature. The clipboard experience is available starting Windows 10 October 2018 Update. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
