How does the Clipboard work with Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard?

1 - What is the Microsoft SwiftKey Clipboard?

When typing with your Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard, you have the option to copy text and save it for later use. This could be for a quick copy/paste job or something long-form like an email or social media update. Whatever the case, it works for a short-term or long-term saving of text selections on your phone.

2 - Using the Clipboard

Next we'll guide you through all of the Clipboard's useful functions.

Copy text to your Clipboard

There are two ways to copy text.

Tap into a text field, highlight the text you want copied and select 'Copy'.

Alternatively:

• Open the Toolbar by tapping the icon.

• Tap on the 'Clipboard' followed by the 'pencil' icon.

• Click + to add a new clip.

• Type your text into the 'Clip content' field. Tap 'Save'.

Paste from your Clipboard

• Open the Toolbar by tapping the icon.

• Tap the Clipboard icon. This is where you'll find your saved clips.

• Tap on a clip to paste into your text field.

How to delete Clipboard contents

From the Clipboard itself, a quick swipe left or right will delete a saved clip. This can be reversed by tapping 'Undo' immediately after.

Manage your saved clips

Your clips can be pinned to the top of your Clipboard by selecting the pin icon to the right of each selection. Pin copied clips to stop them expiring after 1 hour.

You can also reorder your clips by long-pressing and dragging up or down in the list.

Copy images to your clipboard:

Now you will be able to copy images to our clipboard and Pin the images and use it further.
 

3 - How to use Shortcuts with Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard

This feature allows you to create a shortcut to any phrase you've saved on the Clipboard. So if you tire of typing out your address, why not add it as a shortcut instead? It doesn't need to be limited to that - use it for any of your most commonly-used phrases to save even more time.
 

How to create a Shortcut

1. Open the Toolbar by tapping the icon.

2. Tap on the 'Clipboard' followed by the 'pencil' icon. Any clips you've previously saved will appear here.

3. Tap onto a clip and enter some text into the shortcut field. For example: use something memorable like 'Home1' for your address details. Remember to tap 'Save' when done.

How to insert a Shortcut

When you type a shortcut your clip content will appear on the prediction bar. Tap on it to insert it into the conversation.
 

How to edit or delete a Shortcut

1. Tap into the clip containing the shortcut you wish to remove.

2. Erase the text in the shortcut field (or replace it with something else). Tap 'Save'.

1 - What is Clipboard for iOS?

When typing with your Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard for iOS, you have the option to copy text and save it for later use. This could be for a quick copy/paste job or something longer-form like an email or social media update.

The Clipboard can store a maximum of 30 clips. Each clip is limited to 1,000 characters in length.

You can access the Clipboard from the icon on Toolbar, or by opening the Microsoft SwiftKey app and navigating to 'Settings' > 'Clipboard'

2 - Adding clips

To copy text and add clips:

1. Tap into a text field, highlight the text you want copied and select 'Copy'.

2. Tap the '+' icon to open your Toolbar. Select Clipboard

3. You'll now see a 'Save' prompt. Press this to add your clip to the Clipboard

If you don't tap 'Save' your text will expire after 1 hour. 

3 - Edit and delete clips

You can view all of your clips by visiting the Clipboard. To edit, delete and rearrange your saved clips:

1. Tap the '+' icon to open your Toolbar. Select Clipboard

2. Tap 'Edit'

Now you have a choice - to delete:

1. Press the red icon next to the clip you want to delete

2. Confirm your selection by tapping 'Delete'

To rearrange your clips:

• Reorder your saved clips by long pressing and dragging up or down in the list.

As an alternative, it's possible to add, edit and delete clips by pulling down on the Clipboard and exposing the 'Manage your Clipboard' prompt.