What is clipboard

noun a small board with a spring clip at the top, used for holding papers and providing support for writing.

What is a clipboard in computer?

What is a clipboard? A clipboard is a temporary storage area for data that the user wants to copy from one place to another. In a word processor application, for example, the user might want to cut text from one part of a document and paste it in another part of the document or somewhere else.

Where do I find my clipboard?

Look for a clipboard icon in the top toolbar. This will open the clipboard, and you'll see the recently copied item at the front of the list. Simply tap any of the options in the clipboard to paste it into the text field. Android does not save items to the clipboard forever.

What is a clipboard used for?

The Clipboard is a holding place on your computer where you can temporarily store data (text, pictures, and so on). When you copy something, your selection is held on the Clipboard, where it remains until you copy something else or shut down your computer.

Where's my clipboard at on my phone?

Quick tip: If your Android doesn't use Gboard, install it from the Google Play Store and then enable it in the Settings app's System menu. To see your clipboard while using Gboard, just tap the clipboard icon in the keyboard's top row, right next to the settings gear. On the page that opens, tap Turn on Clipboard.