How to Clear What’s Saved in Your Windows PC Clipboard

Are you looking to clear sensitive data such as passwords or two-factor authentication (2FA) codes from your clipboard on your Windows computer? You’re in the right spot! There are several methods to erase the clipboard content, whether through the command prompt, Windows settings, or other means. If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry—we’ll walk you through it step by step.

Option 1: Clearing Items with Clipboard History

To access your clipboard, simply press the Windows key, and you’ll find an option to clear all items from the clipboard via the “Delete all” menu. If you prefer deleting specific entries, click the three-dot menu next to each item for individual removal.

Option 2: Clearing Clipboard in Windows Settings

To remove clipboard content through Windows settings, go to “System” and then select “Clipboard.” Next, hit the “Delete” button located beneath the “Delete clipboard data” section to clear it.

Option 3: Using Command Prompt to Erase Clipboard

You can erase the clipboard contents using the command prompt by typing the command “echo.|clip.” Please note that this method is effective only if clipboard history is turned off.

Option 4: Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Clear Clipboard

Create a new shortcut from your desktop by right-clicking and choosing “New -> Shortcut.” Input the command “cmd /c echo.|clip” when prompted. Once you save this shortcut, you can delete the clipboard content simply by double-clicking on it. Additionally, you have the option to assign a specific key combination to this shortcut at any time.