Quick guide to using the clipboard on Android
If you are a user of a Android device, you can access the clipboard by following these steps:
- Press and hold the text field where you want to paste the copied content.
- In the pop-up menu, select the option "Paste".
- If you have copied multiple items, a clipboard icon next to the “Paste” option. When you touch it, a list will be displayed with the last texts, images or links that you have copied.
- Choose the element you want to paste and that's it.
Additionally, some Android smartphone manufacturers, such as Samsung, include a shortcut to the clipboard on the virtual keyboard. You just have to touch the clipboard icon located at the top of the keyboard to access your recently copied items.

How to find the clipboard on iOS devices
On the other hand, if you use a iPhone or iPad, the process to access the clipboard is slightly different:
- Press and hold the text field where you want to paste the content.
- From the pop-up menu, select "Paste".
- If you have copied multiple items, you will see the option "Clipboard" in the top menu bar. Tapping it will display a list of the most recently copied texts, images or links.
- Choose the desired element and it will be ready to paste.
It should be noted that iOS devices have a function called «Pinch»Which enables copy and paste text faster and more accurately. Simply use a three-finger pinch gesture to copy and spread your fingers apart to paste.
Third party applications to manage the clipboard
If you want a more advanced clipboard management On your mobile device, there are third-party applications that can help you. These apps allow you to store and organize multiple copied items, synchronize the clipboard between different devices and even save a history of copied items. Some of the most popular applications are:
- Clipper (Android): Provides a complete clipboard history and allows you to organize items into folders.
- paste (iOS): Allows you to easily save and manage copied text, images and links.
- Clipboard Manager (Android): Stores unlimited clipboard history and allows you to search and filter items.
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