Clipboard History Shortcut (Win+V)
See everything you've copied: Win+V on Windows. macOS has no built-in clipboard history — here's what to use instead.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open clipboard history | (no built-in) | Win+V | |
| Copy | ⌘C | Ctrl+C | |
| Paste | ⌘V | Ctrl+V | |
| Paste without formatting | ⌘⇧V | Ctrl+Shift+V |
Multiple clipboard items on Windows
Press Win+V to open clipboard history — a list of the last items you copied, including text and images. The first time you may need to click "Turn on." Click any item (or use the arrow keys and Enter) to paste it; pin items to keep them after a restart.
The Mac has no built-in clipboard history
macOS keeps only the single most recent clipboard item, so ⌘V pastes the last thing copied. For history on the Mac, use an app such as the built-in Paste-style utilities or the clipboard manager in tools like Raycast or Alfred.
FAQ
What is the clipboard history shortcut on Windows?
Press Win+V to open clipboard history and pick from the last items you copied, including images.
Does the Mac have a clipboard history shortcut?
No built-in one — ⌘V pastes only the most recent item. Use a clipboard manager (Raycast, Alfred, or a Paste app) for history.
How do I turn on clipboard history in Windows?
Press Win+V and click Turn on, or enable it under Settings > System > Clipboard > Clipboard history.