Microsoft rolls out another way to sync your clipboard between Windows and Android
You can now sync your clipboard between Android devices and Windows PCs.
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What you need to know
Microsoft SwiftKey now allows you to sync your clipboard between Android devices and Windows PCs. The functionality has been in beta testing since August 2021 but recently rolled out to the non-preview version of SwiftKey on Android. To sync your clipboard between Android and Windows, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account on both types of devices and enable the feature.
There are other ways to sync your clipboard between Android and Windows, including several third-party apps. Using SwiftKey to sync across Android and Windows may be a bit easier for many. It requires a few steps to set up but is generally straightforward. It’s also a natural pairing to have your keyboard from your Android device handle syncing your clipboard.
To sync your clipboard between SwiftKey on Android and Windows, you need to set it up on both types of devices. On your Android device:
On your PC:
Note that you need to sign in to your Microsoft account to enable the option.
The update with clipboard syncing support started rolling out on October 28, 2021.
The latest version of SwiftKey can sync your clipboard between your Android devices and Windows PCs.
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