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How to Sync the Clipboard Between Windows and Android
Learn to access your clipboard data directly from your smartphone
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Here’s some good news for the Windows 10 and Windows 11 users that actively utilize the OS clipboard for their daily tasks.
Although this feature is still in its beta phase, you can finally sync your clipboard between SwiftKey and Windows 10.
How can I sync my Windows clipboard with Android?
- Press theWindows+Ikeys at the same time and chooseSystemfrom the list that appears.
2.SelectClipboardfrom the left paneand turn theClipboard historyOn.
3.UnderSync across devices, click onGet Started.
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SetAutomatic syncingtoAutomatically sync text that I copy.
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Open your Android device.
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Download and install theMicrosoftSwiftKey Keyboardapp from theApp Store.
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Open SwiftKey and sign in with the account you use on your Windows device.
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Navigate toSwiftKey Settings.
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SelectRich inputfrom the list.
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Go toClipboard.
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EnableSync clipboard history.
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Ensure theRemember copied itemsandShow last copied item as quick paste option on prediction baroptions are enabled. If not, manually enable them.
The Redmond tech company’s latest update to SwiftKey allows users to sync their clipboard history between Android and Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Know that you could already sync your clipboard between Windows devices, but the functionality now spans across multiple platforms.
In order to use Cloud Clipboard to sync across devices, you need to first enable it on your smartphone and your PC.
You will be pleased to know that Windows 11 also supports clipboard syncing, so the feature should work with Microsoft’s upcoming OS.
It makes total sense to have clipboard content sync, with so many services syncing across devices.
And this will prove to be very useful, seeing how people frequently continue conversations or workflows across devices, thus being able to copy the text on one device and paste it onto another is a major improvement.
Microsoft had another form of clipboard syncing through the Your Phone app before, but having the option directly within a keyboard app may be a more natural option for people.
Are you excited to now use the Windows clipboard on your Android device as well? Share your opinion with us in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides,Windows 11
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
