3 Ways to Access the Clipboard on Your iPhone

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Method 1: Use the Notes App to See Clipboard

Using theNotes appis a great way to not only access but also store the copied contents from a clipboard.

Step 1:Once you have the contents copied onto the clipboard, open theNotesapp.

Step 2:Tap on thepencil iconto create a new note. Long-press the newly opened note and tap onPaste.

Step 3:You will now find your pasted clipboard contents. Now, tap onDoneto store the same in Notes.

Method 2: Using the Shortcuts App

Step 1:Open theShortcutsapp. Tap onGalleryat the bottom.

Step 2:Search forAdjust Clipboardand tap on the+icon to add the shortcut.

Step 3:To access the shortcut, tap on theShortcutstab in the bottom bar followed byMy Shortcuts.

Step 5:Tap on the shortcut you added.

The shortcut will now run and show you the contents of your clipboard.

Also Read:How to fix Shortcuts app crashing on iPhone

Method 3: Use Third-Party Clipboard Managers

Paste lets you view all your clipboard contents within the app. Once you set it up, the moment you copy anything, it will get automatically stored on the app. This way, you can copy multiple items, view them in the app, and share them.

Step 1:Download thePasteapp from the App Store.

Once you open the app, it will ask you to set up a few things. None of them are necessary for what we are doing here, so tap on ‘I’ll enable it later in Settings’.

Step 2: Now, tap on thethree-dots iconat the top right corner of the home screen. Tap onSettings.

Step 3:Turn on both the options under Collect Clipboard Contents –When App Becomes ActiveandWhen Keyboard Becomes Active.

However, there are a few things that you need to do if you are using the app for the first time.

Step 4: Copy the contentsonto the clipboard and open the Paste app. Tap onAllow Pastefor Paste to read content from the particular app.

Note: You need to permit every app you copy content from for the first time after setting up Paste.

Step 5:Tap on theClipboard Historypanel.

You can see the copied texts on the clipboard along with the time you copied them. This way you can access multiple copied items on your clipboard.

Also Read:How to check clipboard history on Mac

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Last updated on 16 July, 2024

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