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Yuri ZhangSummary: This post discusses what clipboard sync is in Windows settings. The clipboard sync extension and apps are involved if you need synchronization between Android and Windows or other platforms.
Have you ever been repeatedly asked to input the same information? Especially if it's stored on another page or device. Simple copy and paste just isn't enough.
With clipboard sync and history, you can easily access and reuse once-copied content across devices. Let's practice this guide in this multi-device world.
Clipboard sync across Windows devices
Windows 10 and 11 come with a built-in clipboard sync feature that allows you to share clipboard content across devices signed in with the same Microsoft account.
How to enable clipboard synchronization:
This syncs copied text and links (not images or files) across all your Windows devices as long as you're signed in with the same Microsoft account and have sync enabled.
- Go to Settings > System > Clipboard in your Windows.
- Toggle on Clipboard history.
- Turn on Sync across devices.
- Press Windows + V to view the clipboard history
After setting it up, you can press Windows + V anytime to view your clipboard history and access recently copied items.
Note: Windows clipboard sync only supports text and links because syncing images or files raises privacy and performance issues; to sync images or files, use services like OneDrive or Microsoft Phone Link instead.
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Sync clipboard in Chrome browser (clipboard sync extension)
While Google Chrome doesn't offer native clipboard sync, you can use a browser extension to achieve this functionality. Recommended extension is Clipboard Sync, which you can get from the Chrome Web Store. It is ideal for users who want browser-based clipboard access without relying on system-level tools.
Sync clipboard between Android and Windows (clipboard sync apps)
You can sync clipboard content between your phone and PC using keyboard apps for real-time clipboard transfer.
Option 1: Gboard (Google Keyboard)
You can enable Clipboard sync in Gboard and use Chrome and the same Google account across devices.
Option 2: SwiftKey (Microsoft Keyboard)
After installing SwiftKey on Android, you need to enable Clipboard Sync in settings. And sign in with the same Microsoft account as your Windows PC.
Bonus: Cross-platform clipboard managers
If you want more flexibility, here are powerful clipboard managers for your reference:
- ClipboardFusion: Windows/macOS, with cloud sync.
- Ditto: Windows only, open-source.
- Paste: macOS/iOS, intuitive UI.
- Clip Stack: Android, lightweight and free.
Conclusion
Syncing your clipboard and accessing clipboard history is easier than ever with today's built-in tools and third-party solutions. You can switch between tabs in Chrome, copy text between a phone and PC, or manage snippets across platforms. You can find the copied clipboard by pressing Windows + V (must be enabled first in Settings) in Windows. On Android using Gboard, you can find it by tapping a text field and then tapping the clipboard icon on the keyboard.
More Windows tricks:
Windows God Mode: Access 200+ Settings in One Click
Knowing Windows Sandbox: Space, Setup, and Uses
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